The Teams
Group C Fixtures
Matchday 1
Matchday 2
Matchday 3 (both matches kick off simultaneously)
Group C Preview & Predictions
The Contenders
Group C sets up the most compelling early narrative of the tournament: Brazil, five-time world champions with Vinicius Jr. at the height of his powers, against Morocco, the team that broke every assumption about African soccer with their 2022 semifinal run. Brazil enter as one of three or four sides genuinely capable of winning the trophy, and with Neymar restored to the squad alongside Vinicius Jr., the attacking partnership has more star power than Group C has any precedent for managing.
The Wild Cards
Morocco's 2022 campaign was not an accident. Achraf Hakimi and Hakim Ziyech are established European-quality starters who play every match as a knockout. Scotland return after 28 years with genuine talent and an extraordinary supporter base, while Haiti's debut is a moving story of soccer's reach.
The Key Match
Brazil vs Morocco on Matchday 1 is the group's, and possibly the tournament's, defining early fixture.
Prediction
- Group winner: Brazil
- Runners-up: Morocco
- Best third-place candidate: Scotland
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- Who is in Group C at the 2026 World Cup?
- Group C contains Brazil (FIFA #5), Morocco (FIFA #13), Scotland (FIFA #39), and Haiti (FIFA #82). Group C kicks off on Sat, June 13, 2026.
- When does Group C play at World Cup 2026?
- Group C matches run from Sat, June 13, 2026 (Matchday 1) through Wed, June 24, 2026 (Matchday 3). There are six matches in total, two per matchday. Both Matchday 3 matches in each group kick off simultaneously to ensure fairness.
- Where are the Group C matches played at World Cup 2026?
- Group C matches are played at the following venues: MetLife · NY/NJ, Gillette · Boston, Lincoln · Philly, Hard Rock · Miami, Mercedes-Benz · Atlanta. All venues are part of FIFA World Cup 2026's 16-city, tri-nation host setup across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
- Who is the favorite to win Group C at World Cup 2026?
- Brazil (FIFA #5) are the favorites to win Group C. The group is nicknamed "The African Awakening" by analysts.
- How do teams qualify from the group stage at World Cup 2026?
- The top two teams from each of the 12 groups automatically advance to the Round of 32. The eight best third-place finishers across all 12 groups also advance, making it possible for a team finishing third to still progress. Teams are ranked by points (3 for a win, 1 for a draw), then goal difference, then goals scored.