Brazil finished top of Group C with a commanding 3-0 victory over Scotland, while Morocco secured second place and a Round of 32 berth after defeating Haiti 4-2. The results confirmed both nations’ progression to the knockout stage, with Scotland’s fate now depending on the third-place rankings.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Group C Final Points Table
Brazil Finish Group Stage in Style Against Scotland
Brazil confirmed their status as Group C winners with a convincing 3-0 victory over Scotland at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Vinícius Júnior delivered a star performance, opening the scoring in the seventh minute before adding a second goal deep into first-half stoppage time. Although the Real Madrid forward saw another effort ruled out earlier in the match, his influence was undeniable as Brazil controlled proceedings from start to finish.
Scotland attempted to stay compact and frustrate the five-time world champions, but Brazil’s attacking quality eventually proved overwhelming. Matheus Cunha added a third goal in the 60th minute to put the result beyond doubt.
The South American giants dominated statistically and territorially throughout the contest, finishing the group stage unbeaten with seven points from three matches. The victory ensured Brazil topped Group C and carried strong momentum into the Round of 32.
FIFA World Cup 2026 (Group C): Scotland vs Brazil Official Match Stats
Scotland vs Brazil Result
Scotland 3-0 Brazil
Goals:
- Vinícius Júnior (7′, 45+3′)
- Matheus Cunha (60′)
Morocco Secure Knockout Berth After Entertaining Win Over Haiti
Morocco booked their place in the Round of 32 after overcoming Haiti 4-2 in one of the most entertaining matches of the group stage.
The contest started dramatically as Haiti struck first through an own goal by Yassine Bounou inside the opening ten minutes. Morocco responded quickly, however, with Achraf Hakimi and Ismael Saibari turning the game around before half-time.
Haiti refused to surrender and restored parity through Wilson Isidor early in the second half, creating genuine tension in the Group C qualification race. Morocco eventually regained control when Soufiane Rahimi restored the lead in the 78th minute before Gessime Yassine sealed victory late in the match.
The win moved Morocco to seven points, enough to secure second place in the group and confirm qualification for the knockout stage.
FIFA World Cup 2026 (Group C): Morocco vs Haiti Official Match Stats
Morocco vs Haiti Result
Morocco 4-2 Haiti
Goals:
- Achraf Hakimi (39′)
- Ismael Saibari (45+1′)
- Soufiane Rahimi (78′)
- Gessime Yassine (89′)
Haiti Goals:
- Yassine Bounou (Own Goal, 10′)
- Wilson Isidor (43′)
Group C Standings After Matchday 3
| Position | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brazil | 7 |
| 2 | Morocco | 7 |
| 3 | Scotland | 3 |
| 4 | Haiti | 0 |
Brazil finished top of Group C, while Morocco joined them in the Round of 32 as runners-up. Haiti exited the tournament without a point, while Scotland’s World Cup journey is hanging in the third-place fate.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Round of 32 Qualified Teams
What It Means
The five-time champions Brazil advance to the Round of 32 as Group C winners and remain among the tournament favourites after an impressive group-stage campaign. Morocco also move into the knockout rounds after collecting seven points from three matches, underlining their growing reputation on the world stage.
With qualification secured, both teams now turn their attention to the challenges awaiting them in the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup 2026, while Scotland are hoping for a favourable fate to qualify for the knockout stage.