Brazil Drawn into 'Difficult' 2026 World Cup Group with Morocco, Scotland, and Haiti

Brazil Faces Challenging Group C in 2026 World Cup

Brazil's national football team has been drawn into a challenging Group C for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside Morocco, Scotland, and Haiti. The draw ceremony took place on Friday, December 5, 2025, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.. Following the announcement, Brazil's coach, Carlo Ancelotti, characterized the group as 'difficult'.

Ancelotti specifically highlighted the strength of Morocco, noting their impressive performance as semi-finalists in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. He also acknowledged Scotland as a 'solid team'. The Brazilian coach emphasized the importance of thorough preparation, stating, 'We have to prepare well and try to win the group'.

Group C Opponents: A Closer Look

Morocco enters the tournament with significant momentum, having made history in 2022 as the first African team to reach a World Cup semi-final. The Atlas Lions secured their spot in the 2026 World Cup by topping Group E in CAF qualifying with a perfect record, marking their third consecutive and seventh overall World Cup appearance.

Scotland returns to the global stage after a 28-year absence, with their last World Cup appearance being in France 1998. They qualified by winning Group C of the UEFA qualifiers, notably securing a 4-2 victory over Denmark in their final qualifying match.

Haiti will be making its second World Cup appearance, with its only previous qualification dating back to 1974. The Caribbean nation navigated through the CONCACAF qualifying rounds, overcoming teams like Nicaragua, Honduras, and Costa Rica. Due to ongoing security and political challenges, Haiti played all its qualifying matches at neutral venues.

Brazil's Group Stage Schedule and Tournament Overview

Brazil is scheduled to begin its 2026 World Cup campaign against Morocco on June 13. They will then face Haiti six days later, followed by their final group stage match against Scotland on June 24. The Group C matches are expected to be played across various host cities, including Foxborough, East Rutherford, Philadelphia, Miami Gardens, and Atlanta.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, will be the first to feature an expanded format of 48 teams. The tournament is scheduled to run from June 11 to July 19, 2026.