Before the tournament begins, Group C presents a structure of one top seed followed by three chasing teams. Brazil, ranked 6th in the FIFA rankings, is the highest-ranked team in the group, though their recent form has been on a downward trend. Morocco, ranked 11th, is not a seeded team but is the most likely to cause an upset.
Brazil's last five matches resulted in a 2-1 win, 6-2 win, 3-1 win, 1-2 loss, and 1-1 draw; their firepower remains, but their consistency is not particularly strong. Morocco's last five matches were a 1-1 draw, 4-0 win, 5-0 win, 2-1 win, and 1-1 draw. Ranked 11th and on an upward trajectory, they are a typical candidate for an upset.
Haiti, ranked 87th by FIFA, is the weakest team on paper, but their last five matches include a 4-0 win over New Zealand and a 2-0 win over Nicaragua, as well as a 1-1 draw and a 1-2 loss, showing they are not entirely without attacking threat. Scotland is ranked 43rd, and their last five matches—4-0, 4-1, 0-1, 0-1, and 4-2—show significant fluctuations.
The first round match between Brazil and Morocco will directly test the group's ceiling, and the Scotland vs. Brazil match on the 24th is equally critical. The watershed moment for this group remains whether Morocco can translate their upward momentum into actual pressure on the stronger teams.
