The matches in Group C of the 2026 World Cup will be played between June 13 and June 24, 2026. The group features Brazil, Morocco, Haiti and Scotland.

The opening match of Group C will take place on June 13, 2026, in East Rutherford, where Brazil will face Morocco. A few hours later, Haiti and Scotland will play their opening group-stage match. All Group C fixtures will be staged at various venues across the United States.

The top two teams in the group will qualify directly for the knockout stage. In addition, the third-placed team may also advance to the Round of 32 through the ranking of the eight best third-placed teams. With Brazil, Morocco and Scotland, Group C brings together several proud footballing nations, creating the potential for highly competitive and entertaining matches throughout the group stage.

From the Group Stage to the Round of 32

The top two teams in Group C qualify directly for the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup. In addition, the eight best third-placed teams across all twelve groups can also advance to the Round of 32.

Third-placed teams are ranked according to the following criteria in order: higher number of points, superior goal difference, greater number of goals scored, Fair Play ranking and, if necessary, position in the FIFA World Ranking.

Possible Knockout Stage Fixtures

• Mon, June 29, 2026: Group C Winner vs. a qualified third-placed team
• Tue, June 30, 2026: Group C Runner-up vs. a group winner or runner-up from another group
• A third-placed team from Group C may also qualify for the Round of 32 if it finishes among the eight best third-placed teams.

The final matchups will only be confirmed after the conclusion of the group stage, as they depend on the standings in Groups A to L and the ranking of the eight best third-placed teams.

References:
(1) FIFA (2026). FIFA/Coca Cola Men's World Ranking. Retrieved on June 05 2026, from https://inside.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/men