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2026 World Cup Group Guides · Group C

Group C Preview — FIFA Rankings, Squads & Round-of-32 Scenarios (2026 World Cup)

Group C of the 2026 World Cup features Brazil, Morocco, Scotland, Haiti. A data-driven preview: FIFA rankings, captains, squad sizes, the full fixture list, and how each side can reach the Round of 32.

Group snapshot

Average FIFA ranking
35
Group strength
7 of 12 (1 = strongest)
Ranking favourite
Brazil (#6)
Ranking spread
78· Wide ranking gap
Includes a FIFA top-10 side

The four teams

Brazil
BrazilBrazilFIFA #6
Captain: Marquinhos · 26-player squad
Morocco
MoroccoMoroccoFIFA #8
Captain: Achraf Hakimi · 26-player squad
Scotland
ScotlandScotlandFIFA #43
Captain: Andy Robertson · 26-player squad
Haiti
HaitiHaitiFIFA #84
Captain: Johny Placide · 26-player squad

Group C fixtures

Times shown in your local time

Qualification outlook

The top two of Group C reach the Round of 32 directly, while the third-placed team can still advance through the best-third-place race (8 of 12 qualify). By FIFA ranking, Brazil start as favourites to top the group — but under the new 2026 tie-break rules (head-to-head first), nothing is decided until the matches are played.

Preview based on a FIFA ranking snapshot and announced squads. Not affiliated with FIFA.