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The Group C of the brings together Brazil, Morocco, Scotland, and Haiti in one of the most interesting areas of the first phase of the tournament starting on June 11 in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
And if there is a key match where there seems to be an undisputed favorite, it is Brazil. They come bearing the weight of their five World Cup titles and the constant obligation to fight for the trophy, but behind the Canarinha lies one of the most intriguing battles of the entire group stage.
Brazil plays in a competition of its own. The most successful national team in World Cup history arrives in North America with the mission of ending a drought that has lasted for over two decades, since their last title in 2002. With stars like Vinícius Júnior, Raphinha, Endrick, and Gabriel Martinelli, the Brazilians are clear favorites to finish at the top. The big question is not whether they will qualify, but with what authority they will do so.
The team's debut will be on June 13 against Morocco at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey, a match that promises to be the most challenging game of the phase for the Canarinha.
Behind the South American giant, the fight for the second ticket promises to be one of the most captivating stories of the tournament. in Qatar 2022, where it became the first African and Arab team to reach that stage.
What once was considered a surprise has transformed into a footballing reality. With Achraf Hakimi, Brahim Díaz, Sofyan Amrabat, and Youssef En-Nesyri, the Atlas Lions have a slight advantage in the race for qualification.
However, Scotland is not planning to give anything away. The British team returns to a World Cup for the first time since France 1998, having qualified as the top team in their European group by defeating Denmark 4-2 in Glasgow on November 18, 2025.
The intensity of Scott McTominay, the leadership of John McGinn, and the physical strength of Scotland make the team a challenging opponent for anyone. They may not have the individual talent of Morocco, but few teams know how to compete as well when matches become tight and emotional.
The clash between Moroccans and Scots, scheduled for June 19 at Gillette Stadium in Boston, has all the hallmarks of an early final. The winner will take a huge step toward the knockout stage.
And then Haiti appears, the great Cinderella of the group. The Caribbean team returns to the World Cup 52 years later after their only participation in Germany 1974, with the hope of competing and honorably representing their country. Their qualification was historic: they defeated Nicaragua 2-0 on November 18, 2025, and finished first in their group in the CONCACAF qualifiers with 11 points, playing their home matches in Curacao for security reasons.
On paper, Haiti clearly starts behind its three rivals. However, in an expanded format where the best third-placed teams also advance, every goal and every point can take on enormous value, making the matches against the Caribbean teams key for goal difference.
The general feeling is that Group C is divided into three very clear levels: Brazil at the top tier, Morocco and Scotland in a direct battle for qualification, and Haiti attempting to defy all predictions. But as those who follow football well know, World Cups have a tendency to disregard logic.
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