Group C · FIFA World Cup 2026

Group C — Ancelotti's Brazil meet Morocco's 2022 dragonslayers

Carlo Ancelotti's first Brazil World Cup faces Walid Regragui's Morocco. Haiti and Scotland end combined 80 years of absence.

4 teams · BRA, MAR, HAI, SCO 6 matches · 13 Jun 2026 – 23 Jun 2026

Teams in Group C

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Brazil

FIFA #5 · CONMEBOL

Coach: Carlo Ancelotti

Outright: 9.0

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Morocco

FIFA #14 · CAF

Coach: Walid Regragui

Outright: 51.0

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Haiti

FIFA #83 · CONCACAF

Coach: Sébastien Migné

Outright: 751.0

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Scotland

FIFA #38 · UEFA

Coach: Steve Clarke

Outright: 201.0

Group C overview

Group C contains arguably the highest-profile opening rematch of the tournament. Brazil — under new head coach Carlo Ancelotti, appointed in summer 2025 — face Morocco, who reached the 2022 World Cup semi-finals as the first African nation ever to do so and remain a serious tactical proposition under Walid Regragui.

Haiti and Scotland complete the group, both ending long World Cup absences. Haiti's only previous appearance was 1974. Scotland qualified for their first World Cup since 1998 under Steve Clarke after a remarkable McTominay-led playoff run. Their late-night opener at MetLife Stadium on 13 June will be Haiti's first World Cup match in 52 years.

Brazil are 9.0 to win the trophy outright and 1.40 to win the group. Morocco at 51.0 outright are widely backed for a deep run again. Scotland and Haiti as competitive group fillers.

Full match schedule

All six Group C fixtures with live odds from our three partner bookmakers — Mostbet, Fonbet, 1xBet. Click any match for the full preview, predicted lineups and value-bet picks.

MD1 13 JUN · 18:00 ET East Rutherford, New Jersey

Brazil vs Morocco

1.72 1 3.75 X 5.00 2

MD1 13 JUN · 21:00 ET Foxborough, Massachusetts

Haiti vs Scotland

5.50 1 3.50 X 1.65 2

MD2 19 JUN · 18:00 ET Foxborough, Massachusetts

Scotland vs Morocco

5.80 1 3.50 X 1.62 2

MD2 19 JUN · 20:30 ET Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Brazil vs Haiti

1.20 1 7.20 X 16.00 2

MD3 25 Jun 15:00 ET Miami Gardens, Florida

Brazil vs Scotland

1.30 1 5.50 X 11.00 2

MD3 25 Jun 15:00 ET Atlanta, Georgia

Haiti vs Morocco

9.00 1 5.20 X 1.45 2

Standings outlook & knockout path

Most likely winner: Brazil (priced around 1.40). Ancelotti's possession-control football combined with Vinícius Jr/Rodrygo/Raphinha attacking trio should produce the highest goal-difference in the group.

Most likely runner-up: Morocco. The 2022 semi-finalists retain the spine of Hakimi, Saïss, Amrabat, Hakim Ziyech and Ounahi. The most credible African contender for a deep tournament run.

Best longshot for second: Scotland. Clarke's defensive structure plus Andrew Robertson and Scott McTominay give them an outsider's chance.

Haiti third or fourth. Sébastien Migné's side will be competitive but lacks the squad depth for points against the top three.

Group C venues

Fixture	Venue	City	Capacity
Brazil vs Morocco · 13 Jun	MetLife Stadium	East Rutherford NJ	82,500
Haiti vs Scotland · 13 Jun	MetLife Stadium	East Rutherford NJ	82,500

Group C FAQ

When does Group C play at World Cup 2026?

Group C opens on 13 June 2026 with Brazil vs Morocco (the high-profile 2022 semi-final rematch) and Haiti vs Scotland. Both opening matches are at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Why is Ancelotti coaching Brazil?

Carlo Ancelotti became Brazil head coach in summer 2025 following his departure from Real Madrid. He had been linked with the Brazil job since 2023 and is the first European coach of the Seleção since 1965. His appointment marks the most significant tactical shift in Brazilian football for a generation.

Will Morocco reach the semi-finals again?

Morocco are 51.0 outright. The 2022 semi-final run remains the high-water mark of African football at the World Cup. Most projections place them as Round of 16 favourites with a 30-40% probability of a quarter-final appearance — improvement on most CAF teams' baseline.

Is this Scotland's first World Cup in a long time?

Yes — Scotland's first World Cup since France 1998, a 28-year absence. They qualified through a UEFA playoff in March 2026 with a Scott McTominay bicycle kick winner against Greece. Steve Clarke remains in charge.