The 2026 FIFA World Cup brings an expanded 48-team tournament with twelve groups, and Group C is shaping up as one of the most exciting. Brazil enter as favourites with their attacking depth, while Morocco arrive with strong tactical organisation. Haiti and Scotland will aim to produce surprises and compete for qualification to the knockout rounds.
The Football World Cup will be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, offering world-class stadiums and fan experiences. 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C fixtures will take place from June 13 to June 24, 2026, across major venues in North America as part of FIFA’s expanded structure.
Only the top two teams are guaranteed a place in the knockout stage, with a possible third-place path depending on ranking.
Get everything you need to know about the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C — participating teams, squads, fixtures, standings, and key players.
2026 FIFA World Cup Group C Information
Group C Teams Overview
- Brazil
- Morocco
- Haiti
- Scotland
2026 FIFA World Cup Group C Squads
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Squads for all 48 Teams, including Cup Group C, have been announced.
Brazil National Team
- Confederation: CONMEBOL (South America)
- Method of Qualification: South American qualification
- Head Coach: Carlo Ancelotti
- Captain: Marquinhos
- FIFA Ranking: 6 (as of May 16, 2026)
- Previous best performance: Winner (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002)
- Expected key squad members include: Neymar, Vinícius Júnior, Alisson, Rodrygo, Bruno Guimarães (final list to be confirmed by CBF).
The current manager is Carlo Ancelotti, and the team captain is Marquinhos. Neymar is not currently in the squad due to fitness issues after a knee injury.
Brazil 2026 FIFA World Cup Squad
Brazil revealed their 55-man preliminary squad on May 12 and will unveil their final squad on May 18.
- Goalkeepers: Alisson (Liverpool), Ederson (Fenerbahçe), Bento (Al-Nassr), Hugo Souza (Corinthians), Weverton (Grêmio), John (Nottingham Forest)
- Defenders: Thiago Silva (Porto), Marquinhos (Paris Saint-Germain), Danilo Luiz (Flamengo), Alex Sandro (Flamengo), Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal), Bremer (Juventus), Fabrício Bruno (Cruzeiro), Wesley (Roma), Roger Ibañez (Al-Ahli), Douglas Santos (Zenit Saint Petersburg), Carlos Augusto (Inter Milan), Alexsandro (Lille), Paulo Henrique (Vasco da Gama), Léo Ortiz (Flamengo), Léo Pereira (Flamengo), Vitinho (Botafogo), Kaiki (Cruzeiro), Luciano Juba (Bahia), Vitor Reis (Girona)
- Midfielders: Casemiro (Manchester United, vice-captain), Lucas Paquetá (Flamengo), Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United), Fabinho (Al-Ittihad), Gerson (Cruzeiro), Andreas Pereira (Palmeiras), João Gomes (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Andrey Santos (Chelsea), Éderson (Atalanta), Danilo Santos (Botafogo), Gabriel Sara (Galatasaray), Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)
- Forwards: Neymar Jr (Santos), Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid), Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal), Richarlison (Tottenham Hotspur), Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid), Raphinha (Barcelona), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Matheus Cunha (Manchester United), Antony (Betis), Endrick (Lyon), Luiz Henrique (Zenit Saint Petersburg), João Pedro (Chelsea), Igor Jesus (Nottingham Forest), Pedro (Flamengo), Igor Thiago (Brentford), Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro), Samuel Lino (Flamengo), Rayan (Bournemouth)
Morocco National Team
- Confederation: CAF (Africa)
- Method of Qualification: CAF African qualification
- Head Coach: Walid Regragui
- Captain: Achraf Hakimi
- FIFA Ranking: 8 (as of May 16, 2026)
- Previous best performance: Fourth place (2022)
- Expected key squad members include: goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, defender Achraf Hakimi, and midfielder Sofyan Amrabat.
Morocco 2026 FIFA World Cup Squad
- Goalkeepers: Salaheddine Chihab (MAS Fès), Mehdi Benabid (Wydad Casablanca), Rachid Ghanimi (FUS Rabat)
- Defenders: Mohamed Moufid (Wydad Casablanca), Anas Bach (AS FAR), Soufiane Bouftini (Al Wasl), Mahmoud Bentayg (Zamalek), Mohamed Boulacsoute (Raja Casablanca), Marouane Louadni (AS FAR), Marwane Saadane (Al-Fateh), Hamza El Moussaoui (RS Berkane)
- Midfielders: Mohamed Rabie Hrimat (AS FAR), Sabir Bougrine (Raja Casablanca), Amine Zouhzouh (Al-Wakrah), Walid El Karti (Pyramids), Oussama Tannane (Umm-Salal), Aschraf El Mahdioui (Al-Taawoun)
- Forwards: Abderrazak Hamdallah (Al-Shabab), Youssef Mehri (RS Berkane), Achraf Bencharki (Al Ahly), Tarik Tissoudali (Khor Fakkan), Karim El Berkaoui (Al Dhafra), Hamza Hannouri (Wydad Casablanca)
Haiti National Team
- Confederation: CONCACAF
- Method of Qualification: CONCACAF qualification
- Head Coach: Sébastien Migné
- Captain: Johny Placide
- FIFA Ranking: 83 (as of May 16, 2026)
- Previous best performance: Group stage (1974)
- Expected key squad members include: Fafa Picault, Danley Jean Jacques, Duckens Nazon, and Louicius Deedson
Haiti 2026 FIFA World Cup Squad
- Goalkeepers: Johny Placide (Bastia, captain), Alexandre Pierre (Sochaux), Josué Duverger (Cosmos Koblenz)
- Defenders: Ricardo Adé (LDU Quito), Carlens Arcus (Angers), Martin Expérience (Nancy), Jean-Kévin Duverne (Gent), Duke Lacroix (Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC), Wilguens Paugain (Zulte Waregem), Hannes Delcroix (Lugano), Keeto Thermoncy (Young Boys)
- Midfielders: Leverton Pierre (Vizela), Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia Union), Carl Sainté (El Paso Locomotive FC), Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Woodensky Pierre (Violette), Dominique Simon (Tatran Prešov)
- Forwards: Duckens Nazon (Esteghlal), Frantzdy Pierrot (Çaykur Rizespor), Derrick Etienne Jr. (Toronto FC), Louicius Deedson (FC Dallas), Ruben Providence (Almere City), Josué Casimir (Auxerre), Yassin Fortuné (Vizela), Wilson Isidor (Sunderland), Lenny Joseph (Ferencváros)
Scotland National Team
- Confederation: UEFA
- Method of Qualification: UEFA Group C winner
- Head Coach: Steve Clarke
- Captain: Andy Robertson
- FIFA Ranking: 43rd (as of May 16, 2026)
- Previous best performance: Group stage (1954, 1958, 1974, 1978, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1998)
- Expected key squad members include: Andrew Robertson, midfielder Scott McTominay, and the influential John McGinn and Kieran Tierney.
Scotland 2026 FIFA World Cup Squad
- Goalkeepers: Craig Gordon (Heart of Midlothian), Liam Kelly (Rangers), Scott Bain (Falkirk)
- Defenders: Aaron Hickey (Brentford), Andy Robertson (Liverpool, captain), Grant Hanley (Hibernian), Kieran Tierney (Celtic), Jack Hendry (Al-Ettifaq), John Souttar (Rangers), Scott McKenna (Dinamo Zagreb), Anthony Ralston (Celtic), Josh Doig (Sassuolo)
- Midfielders: Scott McTominay (Napoli), John McGinn (Aston Villa), Andy Irving (West Ham United), Ryan Christie (Bournemouth), Connor Barron (Rangers), Ben Gannon-Doak (Bournemouth), Lewis Ferguson (Bologna), Kenny McLean (Norwich City)
- Forwards: Lyndon Dykes (Birmingham City), Che Adams (Torino), George Hirst (Ipswich Town), Lawrence Shankland (Heart of Midlothian)
Group C Standings Table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇧🇷 Brazil | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 4 |
| 2 | 🇲🇦 Morocco | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| 3 | 🏴 Scotland | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 | 🇭🇹 Haiti | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | −4 | 0 |
2026 FIFA World Cup Group C Match Schedule
Full article ➤ The Group stage fixtures of the FIFA World Cup and the full match schedule in Canada.
Here are the 2025 FIFA World Cup Group C teams’ results of all matches.
List of All Venues ➤ 2026 FIFA World Cup Stadiums List
| Date | Match | Match Number | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 13, 2026 16:00 UTC−4 | Brazil 1-1 Morocco | Match 7 | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |
| June 13, 2026 21:00 UTC−4 | Haiti 1-1 Scotland | Match 5 | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough |
| June 19, 2026 21:00 UTC−4 | Brazil 3–0 Haiti | Match 29 | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
| June 19, 2026 16:00 UTC−4 | Scotland 0–1 Morocco | Match 30 | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough |
| June 24, 2026 16:00 UTC−4 | Scotland vs Brazil | Match 49 | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |
| June 24, 2026 16:00 UTC−4 | Morocco vs Haiti | Match 50 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
Key Players to Watch
- Brazil: Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo, Bruno Guimarães, Neymar
- Morocco: Achraf Hakimi, Hakim Ziyech, Tarik Tissoudali
- Haiti: Johny Placide, Josué Duverger
- Scotland: Scott McTominay, Andy Robertson, John McGinn
How can I buy tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C matches?
Tickets for 2026 FIFA World Cup Group C matches can be purchased through FIFA’s official ticketing website and authorized sellers. Fans are advised to register early and apply during the official sales phases, as Group C matches are expected to attract high demand.
