Brazil and Morocco Qualify From Group C as Scotland Wait on World Cup 2026 Knockout Fate

World Cup 2026 Group C qualification is now clear at the top, with Brazil and Morocco both moving into the Round of 32. Brazil sealed first place after beating Scotland, while Morocco advanced as group runner-up after their win over Haiti.

That leaves Scotland waiting on the third-place standings, with three points still giving them a possible route into the knockout stage. Haiti, meanwhile, are out after finishing bottom of Group C

Final Group C standings at the 2026 World Cup

World Cup 2026 Group C Qualification: Brazil Win the Group

Brazil finished first in Group C and are safely through to the Round of 32. Their win over Scotland confirmed top spot and settled the group winner position.

Next up, Brazil will head to Houston, where they will face the Group F runner-up on Monday.

Morocco Qualify as Group C Runner-Up

Morocco also booked their place in the knockout stage, finishing second in Group C. They advanced as the group runner-up based on goal difference.

Morocco will now travel to Guadalajara for a Round of 32 tie against the Group F winner on Monday.

Scotland Wait on the Third-Place Table

Scotland ended Group C in third place with three points. That means they are not eliminated yet, but they do not control their own fate.

Their Round of 32 hopes now depend on the wider tournament standings, as they must rank among the eight best third-place teams to qualify.

Haiti eliminated from the World Cup

Haiti have been eliminated from the tournament after finishing outside the qualification places in Group C.

World Cup 2026 Group C Standings: Who Is Through?

  • Brazil: Group C winners, through to the Round of 32
  • Morocco: Group C runners-up, through to the Round of 32
  • Scotland: Third place with three points, waiting on best third-place ranking
  • Haiti: Eliminated

Bottom line

Brazil and Morocco are safely through from Group C, with Brazil taking first place and Morocco going through in second. Scotland are still alive, but they must wait to see whether three points are enough to carry them into the knockout stage.

Group C is now settled at the top, but Scotland’s World Cup hopes remain tied to results elsewhere.

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