Morocco faces Brazil, Scotland and Haiti in 2026 World Cup Group C draw

The draw for the 2026 World Cup, conducted today in Washington, D.C., has placed Morocco in Group C alongside formidable opponents Brazil, Scotland, and Haiti.

The Atlas Lions have crossed paths with Brazil only once in World Cup history, during the 1998 tournament in France, where Brazil secured a decisive 3-0 victory. However, in a recent friendly on March 25, 2023, Morocco emerged victorious with a 2-1 win at the Grand Stadium of Tangier.

Morocco also encountered Scotland in the 1998 World Cup, claiming a 3-0 victory. Despite this triumph, Morocco did not progress to the second round, as Brazil's unexpected last-minute loss to Norway altered the group dynamics.

The 2026 tournament will feature 12 groups of four teams each. The top two teams from each group, along with the best eight third-placed teams, will advance to the Round of 32.

Hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the World Cup finals are set to commence on June 11, 2026, and will conclude on July 19, 2026.