Group C has a “clear hierarchy but not an entirely unbalanced” structure. Brazil are first in FIFA rankings at No. 6, followed closely by Morocco at No. 11, Scotland at No. 43, and Haiti at No. 87. On paper, it looks like a setup of “seeded team plus three chasers,” but the race for second place and the space for surprises are both very clear.
In their last five matches, Brazil have gone 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss. They have beaten Croatia and Senegal, but also had matches where France, Tunisia, and Japan pulled them around—overall form has dipped slightly.
Scotland are FIFA No. 43, with a recent record of 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five. They can beat Denmark 4-2, but they have also suffered defeats to Côte d’Ivoire, Japan, and Greece. Haiti are No. 87 and, in their last five, are 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses—results are even more volatile. If you’re looking for a dark-horse candidate, Morocco are the likeliest; Haiti are the weakest.
The first round quickly sets the tone: Brazil vs. Morocco on June 13, and Haiti vs. Scotland on June 14. The third round—Morocco vs. Haiti and Scotland vs. Brazil (both at 22:00 on June 24)—could directly determine the order of qualification. The key variable is whether Morocco can turn their rising momentum into a hard-fought, head-to-head result against Brazil.