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2026 FIFA World Cup Group C Overview: Teams, Schedule, and Standings

Group C Teams and Standings for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to expand to 48 teams, increasing matches from 64 to 104. This surge in games promises nearly double the excitement for fans worldwide. In Group C, Brazil, Morocco, Scotland, and Haiti will compete, forming one of the tournament's most intriguing groups.

Match Schedule for Group C

  • June 13: Brazil vs. Morocco at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ (6 p.m. ET)
  • June 13: Haiti vs. Scotland at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA (9 p.m. ET)
  • June 19: Scotland vs. Morocco at Gillette Stadium (6 p.m. ET)
  • June 19: Brazil vs. Haiti at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA (9 p.m. ET)
  • June 24: Scotland vs. Brazil at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, FL (6 p.m. ET)
  • June 24: Morocco vs. Haiti at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA (6 p.m. ET)

Group Stage Tiebreaker Rules

FIFA has outlined criteria for breaking ties in group standings:

  • Head-to-head results among tied teams
  • Goal difference in those head-to-head matches
  • Goals scored in those matches
  • If still tied: overall goal difference in all group games
  • Total goals scored in all group games
  • Team conduct score based on yellow/red cards
  • FIFA ranking as a last resort

Third-Place Team Advancement

The top eight third-place teams across all groups will advance to the Round of 32. Their ranking depends on points, goal difference, goals scored, conduct score, and FIFA ranking.

Profiles of Group C Teams

Brazil

Brazil remains the most decorated nation in World Cup history with five titles and an unbroken streak of appearances. Their path to 2026 was rough, finishing fifth in South American qualifiers. Manager Carlo Ancelotti took over in May 2025, bringing stability. The squad features stars like Vinicius Junior and Casemiro, although injuries have sidelined key players Estevao and Rodrygo. Neymar’s fitness remains uncertain.

FIFA Ranking: 6Coach: Carlo Ancelotti (Italy)Key players: Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid), Casemiro (Manchester United), Alisson (Liverpool)

Morocco

Morocco will appear in their seventh World Cup, marking their third consecutive qualification. They dominated CAF qualifying with a perfect record. Following their historic fourth-place finish in Qatar 2022, they aim to prove their success wasn’t a fluke. Moroccan football is thriving across men’s and women’s competitions.

FIFA Ranking: 8Coach: Mohamed OuahbiKey players: Brahim Diaz (Real Madrid), Youssef En-Nesyri (Fenerbahce), Noussair Mazraoui (Manchester United)

Scotland

Scotland qualified for their first World Cup since 1998 by winning a thrilling final qualifier against Denmark. Under Steve Clarke’s leadership since 2019, they seek to reach knockout stages for the first time in a major tournament. Clarke’s pragmatic approach has maximized talents like Scott McTominay and Andy Robertson while introducing promising youth.

FIFA Ranking: 43Coach: Steve ClarkeKey players: Scott McTominay (Napoli), Andy Robertson (Liverpool), John McGinn (Aston Villa)

Haiti

Making only their second World Cup appearance and first since 1974, Haiti faces tough odds. Political unrest has forced them to play home games abroad. French coach Sebastien Migne leads the squad without having visited Haiti. The team will likely focus on gaining experience rather than results.

FIFA Ranking: 83Coach: Sebastien MigneKey players: Duckens Nazon (Esteghlal), Frantzdy Pierrot (AEK Athens), Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (Wolves)

Watching the World Cup 2026

In the United States, Fox holds broadcast rights, with streaming available via Fubo, which offers a free trial. Viewers in Canada can watch on TSN and Amazon Prime, while UK audiences can tune into BBC, ITV, and STV with their respective streaming platforms. Australia’s coverage comes from SBS, with details for India still to be announced.

Group C Knockout Stage Path

The Group C winner will face the runner-up from Group F in the Round of 32, playing at NRG Stadium in Houston. The runner-up from Group C meets Group F’s winner at Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe, Mexico. Third-place qualifiers could be placed against winners from Groups E, I, or A depending on rankings.

Round of 32 Matches involving Group C

  • June 29, 1 p.m. ET: 1st Group C vs. 2nd Group F at NRG Stadium
  • June 29, 9 p.m. ET: 1st Group F vs. 2nd Group C at Estadio BBVA

Further Rounds

Subsequent rounds will take place across various venues including MetLife Stadium, SoFi Stadium, and Hard Rock Stadium, culminating in the final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium.

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