Drawn into Group C, the Selecão will face Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland — a balanced set of opponents that offers tactical variety and key regional storylines. The June 19 clash with Haiti in Philadelphia provides a rare competitive meeting with one of CONCACAF’s fastest-rising teams, adding a layer of North American flavor to Brazil’s group-stage path.
Brazil’s Group C Matches
- June 13 — Brazil vs. Morocco — New York — 7 PM
- June 19 — Brazil vs. Haiti — Philadelphia — 10 PM
- June 24 — Brazil vs. Scotland — Miami — 7 PM
Morocco brings discipline and counter-attacking structure; Haiti presents physical duels, transition pressure, and set-piece threat typical of CONCACAF; Scotland offers a methodical, compact European test to close the group.
Pre-World Cup Friendlies
Brazil will also play two high-profile March friendlies on U.S. soil — valuable benchmarks before the tournament begins.
- Brazil vs. France — March 2026 (TBD)
- Brazil vs. Croatia — March 2026 (TBD)
France brings elite depth, while Croatia rekindles the emotional undertones of its 2022 quarterfinal victory over Brazil.
Knockout-Stage Scenarios
If Brazil tops Group C, they head to Houston to face the Group F runner-up (Netherlands, Japan, Tunisia, or the UEFA playoff winner). A second-place finish sends them to Monterrey to face the Group F winner. Later rounds could feature Germany, France, Senegal, Norway, Ecuador — and long-range paths could produce matchups with Argentina, Portugal, or Canada.
Historical Record vs. Opponents
- Morocco: Brazil leads the series 2–1; the last World Cup meeting was a 3–0 Brazil win in 1998.
- Haiti: Brazil has won all three matches, including a 7–1 result at the 2016 Copa América.
- Scotland: Ten meetings; Brazil are unbeaten since 1966.
Why This Group Matters
With the tournament returning to North America, Brazil must adapt to extended travel, climate differences, and the tempo of CONCACAF opponents. Haiti’s presence in Group C offers a valuable rehearsal for knockout-style intensity and physicality.
The combination of elite friendlies and a varied group gives Ancelotti a complete preparation runway.
