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- Group C fixtures and schedule
- How do group tiebreakers work?
- Who is in World Cup Group C?
- Odds to win Group C
- How to watch Group C games
- Group C path in World Cup knockout bracket
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is gearing up to be one of the biggest football tournaments in the history of the sport.
As the first World Cup expanded to a field of 48 nations, the amount of matches to be played across the competition will skyrocket from 64 to 104, bringing fans nearly double the action.
Top sides from across the globe will challenge for the famous trophy. Lionel Messi and Argentina will hope to defend their crown, while the likes of Spain, England, France, and others eye a changing of the guard.
In the World Cup draw on December 5, five-time champions Brazil landed in Group C alongside Morocco, Haiti and Scotland. The four-team pod represented one of the more intriguing — and difficult — pairings crafted at the event.
The Sporting News gives you an overview of Group C at the 2026 World Cup.
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World Cup Group C standings
| 1. | Brazil | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2. | Morocco | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3. | Haiti | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4. | Scotland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group C schedule, results
| Date | Time (ET) | Match | Location |
| Fri, Jun. 13 | 6 p.m. | Brazil vs. Morocco | MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ) |
| Sat, Jun. 13 | 9 p.m. | Haiti vs. Scotland | Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, MA) |
| Thu, Jun. 19 | 6 p.m. | Scotland vs. Morocco | Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, MA) |
| Thu, Jun. 19 | 9 p.m. | Brazil vs. Haiti | Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia, PA) |
| Wed, Jun. 24 | 6 p.m. | Scotland vs. Brazil | Hard Rock Stadium (Miami, FL) |
| Wed, Jun. 24 | 6 p.m. | Morocco vs. Haiti | Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, GA) |
World Cup group tiebreakers
FIFA confirmed its group-stage tie-breaking criteria for this World Cup back in April.
If two or more teams are level on points after the group games have been completed, the below is applied to determine the final standings:
- Head-to-head result in the group game(s) between the teams concerned
- Goal difference from those games
- Goals scored in those games
If these are not enough to split the teams, we move to the following criteria:
- Goal difference in all group matches
- Number of goals scored in all group matches
- The highest "team conduct score" (calculated based on yellow and red cards for players and staff)
If the teams are still deadlocked, the nation that places highest in the most recent FIFA rankings will finish higher in the standings.
Do 3rd place teams advance at World Cup 2026?
In this expanded tournament, the eight best teams that finish third in their group will also progress to the Round of 32.
The third-place teams will be ranked by the following criteria:
- Most points in the group stage
- Highest goal difference in the group stage
- Most goals scored in the group stage
- Highest "team conduct score"
- Highest FIFA ranking
World Cup Group C teams
Brazil
A nation steeped in footballing history, Brazil are the most successful side in the competition with five titles and remain the only country to have featured at every World Cup.
Their route to the next tournament, however, was anything but smooth. Brazil finished only fifth in South American qualifying, behind Argentina, Ecuador, Colombia and Uruguay. Since the last World Cup, the Selecao have gone through two permanent managers and an interim before Carlo Ancelotti finally took charge. Appointed in May 2025, the Italian appears to have steadied the ship and given the team a clearer identity.
Vinicius Junior remains the star attraction, even if he has yet to consistently match his Real Madrid form on the international stage. That opened the door for Chelsea's Estevao to emerge as the side's main creative force, but he will miss these finals due to injury, along with Vinicius' Madrid teammate Rodrygo.
The Brazilian squad also leans on the quality of Raphinha from Barcelona, and a strengthened defensive core featuring Arsenal's Gabriel, PSG's Marquinhos and Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson. Casemiro also provides plenty of experience and comes into this tournament after an impressive final few months at Manchester United.
Among Brazilian fans and the local media, there was lengthy uncertainty over whether Neymar would make next year's World Cup. The veteran forward was included in the roster, but there are doubts over an injury he is carrying and how much it could affect his involvement.
- Current FIFA world ranking: 6
- Regional ranking: 2nd (CONMEBOL)
- World Cup titles: 5
- World Cup appearances (last): 22 (2022)
- How qualified: 5th in South American qualifying: 8W-6L-4D
- Coach: Carlo Ancelotti (Italy) since May 2025
- Key player(s): Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid), Casemiro (Manchester United), Alisson (Liverpool)
Morocco
The World Cup in North America will be Morocco's seventh appearance on football's biggest stage, and, for the first time, their third in a row. The Atlas Lions stormed through Group E in CAF qualifying, becoming the first African nation to punch their ticket after demolishing Niger 5-0 on September 5.
At the expanded 48-team tournament, Morocco will have one mission in mind: to show the world that their historic fourth-place finish at Qatar 2022 was no one-off miracle. They want to keep the momentum rolling, fuel the pride of millions back home, and carry that fire forward as the country prepares to co-host the 2030 tournament.
There's no question that Moroccan football is enjoying its brightest chapter. A World Cup semifinal in 2022, a (disputed) AFCON title on home soil and a surge of achievements across African, Arab, and global competitions, from the men’s and women’s teams to futsal, all point to a genuine golden age.
And for the older generation, this renaissance feels especially sweet. They lived through the long years of heartbreak, the failed campaigns, the barren spells without World Cup or AFCON success, and the early exits that became all too familiar. The current dominance across the board feels long overdue and richly deserved.
- Current FIFA world ranking: 8
- Regional ranking: 1st (CAF)
- World Cup titles: 0
- World Cup appearances (last): 6 (Qatar 2022)
- How qualified: CAF Group E winners: W8-L0-D0
- Coach: Mohamed Ouahbi (Morocco) since March 2026
- Key player(s): Brahim Diaz (Real Madrid), Youssef En-Nesyri (Fenerbahce), Noussair Mazraoui (Man United)
Scotland
The long wait is finally over for Scotland after they qualified for their first men's World Cup since France 1998 in the most dramatic of circumstances.
Needing to beat Denmark in their final qualifier in November, Scotland were pegged back after a stunning early overhead kick from talisman Scott McTominay, only to score twice in injury time to seal a breathtaking 4-2 victory — the final goal coming via Kenny McLean's chip from the halfway line.
Coach Steve Clarke now has the job of ending another hoodoo by masterminding a first-ever foray into the knockout stages of a major tournament. Scotland have exited in the groups of all eight previous World Cup appearances, as well as four campaigns at the European Championship.
Clarke's record stands up to scrutiny: he is the longest-serving Scotland manager in terms of games played (74), and that victory over Denmark saw him surpass Craig Brown for most wins in charge (33). He will also become the first man to lead the country at three major tournaments.
Clarke has developed a pragmatic style that manages to get the best out of star players like McTominay, John McGinn and captain Andy Robertson, while also blooding youngsters such as Ben Gannon-Doak, who could have a big part to play.
- Current FIFA world ranking: 43
- Regional ranking: 23rd (UEFA)
- World Cup titles: 0
- World Cup appearances (last): 8 (France 1998)
- How qualified: UEFA Group C winners: 4W-1L-1D
- Coach: Steve Clarke (Scotland) since May 2019
- Key player(s): Scott McTominay (Napoli), Andy Robertson (Liverpool), John McGinn (Aston Villa)
Haiti
In their second-ever World Cup final tournament and their first since 1974, Haiti are the second-lowest ranked team in the 2026 field ahead of just 86th-ranked New Zealand (outside the teams still in the intercontinental playoffs).
The French-speaking nation has experienced violent conflict over the last decade, and as a result play their home games in nearby Curacao. This is also why French-born head coach Sebastien Migne, previously having led DR Congo, Kenya, and Equatorial Guinea, has never stepped foot in Haiti.
This team will just be happy to be in the field, and it will be difficult for them to secure any meaningful results at the World Cup.
- Current FIFA world ranking: 83
- Regional ranking: 9th (CONCACAF)
- World Cup titles: 0
- World Cup appearances (last): 1 (1974)
- How qualified: 1st, CONCACAF qualifying Group C: 3W-1L-2D
- Coach: Sebastien Migne (FRA) since January 2024
- Key player(s): Duckens Nazon (Esteghlal), Frantzdy Pierrot (AEK Athens), Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (Wolves)
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World Cup Group C odds and predictions
Here are the odds for each team in Group C to win and qualify from the group, with odds according to DraftKings in the United States.
| Team | Group Winner | To Qualify | Win title |
| Brazil | -350 | -10000 | +900 |
| Morocco | +400 | -1000 | +5000 |
| Scotland | +1000 | -310 | +20000 |
| Haiti | +12000 | +800 | +250000 |
How to watch World Cup 2026
In the United States, the World Cup will be broadcast in English on Fox, with streaming options available via Fubo, who are offering a free trial.
Here is how you can watch the action across other major territories:
| TV channel | Live stream | |
| Canada | TSN | Amazon Prime |
| UK | BBC, ITV, STV | BBC iPlayer, ITV X, STV Player |
| Australia | SBS | SBS On Demand |
| India | TBD | TBD |
WORLD CUP DRAW BREAKDOWNS:
World Cup 2026 bracket for Group C
The winner of Group C will enter the knockout stage bracket on the bottom half, scheduled to take on the runner-up from Group F. They will be one of just four group winners to be paired with a group runner-up in the Round of 32, while the other eight group winners are paired against a third-place qualifier.
Consequently, the Group C runner-up enters the top half of the bracket, slated to meet the winner of Group F, who is also one of the four unlucky winners.
The third-place finisher in Group C, like all third-place qualifiers, has three potential places in the knockout stage bracket they could be sorted into should they qualify as one of the eight third-place qualifiers. A Group C third-place qualifier could end up facing:
- Winner of Group E
- Winner of Group I
- Winner of Group A
Until all third-place qualifiers are known, it is impossible to predict where or when they could potentially play.
Round of 32
| Date | Time (ET) | Match | Location |
| Sun, Jun. 28 | 3 p.m. | M1: 2nd, Group A vs. 2nd, Group B | SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, CA) |
| Mon, Jun. 29 | 4:30 p.m. | M2: 1st, Group E vs. 3rd place finisher | Gillette Stadium (Foxboro, MA) |
| Mon, Jun. 29 | 9 p.m. | M3: 1st, Group F vs. 2nd, Group C | Estadio BBVA (Guadalupe, MEX) |
| Mon, Jun. 29 | 1 p.m. | M4: 1st, Group C vs. 2nd, Group F | NRG Stadium (Houston, TX) |
| Tue, Jun. 30 | 5 p.m. | M5: 1st, Group I vs. 3rd place finisher | MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ) |
| Tue, Jun. 30 | 1 p.m. | M6: 2nd, Group E vs. 2nd, Group I | AT&T Stadium (Arlington, TX) |
| Tue, Jun. 30 | 9 p.m. | M7: 1st, Group A vs. 3rd place finisher | Estadio Azteca (Mexico City, MEX) |
| Wed, Jul. 1 | 12 p.m. | M8: 1st, Group L vs. 3rd place finisher | Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, GA) |
| Wed, Jul. 1 | 8 p.m. | M9: 1st, Group D vs. 3rd place finisher | Levi's Stadium (Santa Clara, CA) |
| Wed, Jul. 1 | 4 p.m. | M10: 1st, Group G vs. 3rd place finisher | Lumen Field (Seattle, WA) |
| Thu, Jul. 2 | 7 p.m. | M11: 2nd, Group K vs. 2nd, Group L | BMO Field (Toronto, CAN) |
| Thu, Jul. 2 | 3 p.m. | M12: 1st, Group H vs. 2nd, Group J | SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, CA) |
| Thu, Jul. 2 | 11 p.m. | M13: 1st, Group B vs. 3rd place finisher | BC Place (Vancouver, CAN) |
| Fri, Jul. 3 | 6 p.m. | M14: 1st, Group J vs. 2nd, Group H | Hard Rock Stadium (Miami, FL) |
| Fri, Jul. 3 | 9:30 p.m. | M15: 1st, Group K vs. 3rd place finisher | Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, MO) |
| Fr, Jul. 3 | 2 p.m. | M16: 2nd, Group D vs. 2nd, Group G | AT&T Stadium (Arlington, TX) |
Round of 16
| Date | Time (ET) | Match | Location |
| Sat, Jul. 4 | 1 p.m. | M2: Winner, R32 M1 vs. Winner, R32 M3 | NRG Stadium (Houston, TX) |
| Sat, Jul. 4 | 5 p.m. | M1: Winner, R32 M2 vs. Winner, R32 M5 | Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia, PA) |
| Sun, Jul. 5 | 4 p.m. | M3: Winner, R32 M4 vs. Winner, R32 M6 | MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ) |
| Sun, Jul. 5 | 8 p.m. | M4: Winner, R32 M7 vs. Winner, R32 M8 | Estadio Azteca (Mexico City, MEX) |
| Mon, Jul. 6 | 3 p.m. | M5: Winner, R32 M11 vs. Winner, R32 M12 | AT&T Stadium (Arlington, TX) |
| Mon, Jul. 6 | 8 p.m. | M6: Winner, R32 M9 vs. Winner, R32 M10 | Lumen Field (Seattle, WA) |
| Tue, Jul. 7 | 12 p.m. | M7: Winner, R32 M14 vs. Winner, R32 M16 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, GA) |
| Tue, Jul. 7 | 4 p.m. | M8: Winner, R32 M13 vs. Winner, R32 M15 | BC Place (Vancouver, CAN) |
Quarterfinals
| Date | Time (ET) | Match | Location |
| Thu, Jul. 9 | 4 p.m. | QF1: Winner, R16 M1 vs. Winner, R16 M2 | Gillette Stadium (Foxboro, MA) |
| Fri, Jul. 10 | 3 p.m. | QF2: Winner, R16 M5 vs. Winner, R16 M6 | SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, CA) |
| Sat, Jul. 11 | 5 p.m. | QF3: Winner, R16 M3 vs. Winner, R16 M4 | Hard Rock Stadium (Miami, FL) |
| Sat, Jul. 11 | 9 p.m. | QF4: Winner, R16 M7 vs. Winner, R16 M8 | Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, MO) |
Semifinals
| Date | Time (ET) | Match | Location |
| Tue, Jul. 14 | 3 p.m. | SF1: Winner, QF1 vs. Winner, QF2 | AT&T Stadium (Arlington, TX) |
| Wed, Jul. 15 | 3 p.m. | SF2: Winner, QF3 vs. Winner, QF4 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, GA) |
Third-place match
| Date | Time (ET) | Match | Location |
| Sat, Jul. 18 | 5 p.m. | Loser, SF1 vs. Loser, SF2 | Hard Rock Stadium (Miami, FL) |
Final
| Date | Time (ET) | Match | Location |
| Sun, Jul. 19 | 3 p.m. | Winner, SF1 vs. Winner, SF2 | MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ) |
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