Group C presents a structure of "one powerhouse, two chasers, and one underdog." Brazil is ranked 6th by FIFA, Morocco 11th, Scotland 43rd, and Haiti 87th. On paper, Brazil is the top seed, but Morocco's ranking and recent consistency suggest the group is far from a walkover.
Morocco is the team most likely to cause an upset, having recorded 3 wins and 2 draws in their last 5 matches, including 1-1 draws against Brazil and Norway. Brazil has 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last 5, showing stable attacking output, though a high FIFA ranking does not guarantee immunity from fluctuations. Scotland has 3 wins and 2 losses in their last 5, showing a clear win-or-lose trend; Haiti has 1 win, 1 draw, and 3 losses in their last 5, trailing in both ranking and form.
The first round kicks off with Brazil vs. Morocco on June 13 at 22:00, followed by Haiti vs. Scotland on June 14 at 01:00. The second round match between Scotland and Morocco is a key turning point, scheduled for June 19 at 22:00. The third round features Scotland vs. Brazil and Morocco vs. Haiti, both on June 24 at 22:00, which may directly determine the qualification landscape.
The biggest intrigue in this group lies in whether Morocco can translate their recent stability into point-scoring ability, and whether Scotland can maintain their qualification hopes when facing the stronger teams.
