Group C: Brazil Begin Their Quest for a Sixth Star
Brazil enter as the world's number one ranked team and heavy favorites to win not just this group, but the entire tournament. Morocco, fresh off their historic 2022 semi-final run, are no longer underdogs — they're legitimate contenders. Scotland's passionate Tartan Army and Haiti's heartwarming return story complete a group that features David vs Goliath dynamics on multiple levels. Brazil should cruise, but the battle for second place will be intense.
Brazil
Rank #1 · CONMEBOL
Best: Champions (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002)
★ Vinícius Júnior
Morocco
Rank #12 · CAF
Best: Fourth place (2022)
★ Achraf Hakimi
Haiti
Rank #86 · CONCACAF
Best: Group Stage (1974)
★ Wilson Isidor
Scotland
Rank #38 · UEFA
Best: Group Stage (1954, 1958, 1974, 1978, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1998, 2022)
★ Andy Robertson
Rank #1 · Coach: Dorival Júnior
The most talented squad in the tournament, top to bottom. Brazil have attacking options that most nations can only dream of. They should dominate this group.
Rank #12 · Coach: Walid Regragui
The 2022 semi-finalists are battle-tested and confident. Achraf Hakimi leads a team that knows how to win knockout-style matches against superior opponents.
Match to Watch
Brazil vs Morocco — A rematch of their friendly encounters, but on the World Cup stage with Morocco carrying the confidence of history-makers.
Prediction
Brazil top with maximum points. Morocco's tournament experience secures second. Scotland earn their first-ever knockout berth? No — Morocco are too strong. Scotland third, Haiti fourth.