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World Cup 2026 Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Scotland, Haiti — Matchday 2 Results
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World Cup 2026 Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Scotland, Haiti — Matchday 2 Results

▲ Peak Trend score: 95 Published: June 20, 2026 Updated: June 20, 2026

By Alexandre Le Hégarat datastats

Group C after Matchday 2 (June 19): Morocco 1-0 Scotland (Ismael Saibari 70 seconds — among the fastest goals of the tournament), Brazil 3-0 Haiti (Cunha brace 23'/36', Vinicius Jr 45+3'). Standings: Brazil 4 pts (+3 GD), Morocco 4 pts (+1 GD), Scotland 3 pts (−1 GD), Haiti 0 pts — eliminated, the first team out of the tournament. Scotland must beat Brazil in MD3 to qualify for the knockouts for the first time in their history.

The context

Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has produced one of the most gripping storylines of the tournament’s opening two rounds, and after the June 19 fixtures it is set up for a dramatic finale.

The group opened on June 13 with Brazil’s much-anticipated clash against Morocco — a match that lived up to its billing. Morocco went ahead through Ismael Saibari in the 21st minute, but Vinicius Junior’s equaliser in the 32nd prevented Brazil from making a costly start. The 1-1 draw left both heavyweights with something to prove. In the day’s other match, Scotland recorded a historic 1-0 win over Haiti with John McGinn’s 28th-minute strike — Scotland’s first World Cup goal since 1998 and their first tournament win since 1990. The Tartan Army briefly topped Group C; for a nation that has never qualified from a group stage, the moment was laden with emotion.

Matchday 2 on June 19 changed the picture dramatically. Morocco entered the Scotland match needing a win, and Ismael Saibari delivered one of the most clinical openings of the tournament: his shot after just 70 seconds gave Morocco a lead they never relinquished. Scotland’s Scott McTominay had a penalty claim controversially waved away, but Morocco held firm for a 1-0 victory. Across the tournament’s schedule, Brazil had an even more emphatic evening in Philadelphia: Matheus Cunha struck twice in 13 minutes to put the Seleção 2-0 up before half-time, and Vinicius Junior added a third in stoppage time to eliminate Haiti and send Brazil to the top of Group C on goal difference.

The stage is now set for a defining Matchday 3: Scotland face Brazil in a match that could be the greatest in Tartan Army history, while Morocco play Haiti in what should be a formality. Scotland need a win; Brazil, already four points, know even a draw preserves their top-two place. For Ancelotti’s Brazil — and for the watching millions in Scotland — Matchday 3 is the one that matters.

People also ask

What teams are in Group C of the 2026 World Cup?#
Group C contains Brazil, Morocco, Scotland, and Haiti. It is one of the most watched groups in the tournament: Brazil are five-time world champions managed by Carlo Ancelotti; Morocco were the 2022 semi-finalists who made African football history in Qatar; Scotland appear at their first World Cup since 1998 and are searching for their first-ever knockout-round qualification; and Haiti are on debut in this format of the expanded 48-team World Cup.
What was the score of Scotland vs Haiti at the 2026 World Cup?#
Scotland won 1-0 against Haiti on June 13, 2026, at a venue in their Group C opener. John McGinn scored the only goal in the 28th minute — Scotland's first World Cup goal since 1998. The win sent Scotland to the top of Group C after Matchday 1 and gave the country its first World Cup win since 1990.
Who scored for Scotland against Haiti at the 2026 World Cup?#
John McGinn scored Scotland's winner against Haiti in the 28th minute on June 13, 2026. It was Scotland's first World Cup goal since their last appearance at France 1998, and gave the Tartan Army their first tournament win in 36 years.
What was the score of Brazil vs Morocco at the 2026 World Cup?#
Brazil and Morocco drew 1-1 on June 13, 2026. Ismael Saibari gave Morocco the lead in the 21st minute, but Vinicius Junior equalised for Brazil in the 32nd minute. The point left both teams level at one point after Matchday 1 in Group C.
Who scored for Morocco against Brazil at the 2026 World Cup?#
Ismael Saibari scored Morocco's goal in their 1-1 draw with Brazil on June 13, 2026, striking in the 21st minute. Vinicius Junior replied for Brazil in the 32nd minute. Saibari has become one of Morocco's most decisive players in the tournament.
What was the score of Morocco vs Scotland at the 2026 World Cup?#
Morocco beat Scotland 1-0 on June 19, 2026. Ismael Saibari — who also scored against Brazil in Matchday 1 — struck just 70 seconds into the match after latching onto a ball from Brahim Díaz and firing past goalkeeper Angus Gunn. It was one of the fastest goals of the 2026 World Cup. Scotland had a penalty appeal from Scott McTominay controversially waved away, but Morocco held on comfortably for the win.
Who scored for Morocco against Scotland at the 2026 World Cup?#
Ismael Saibari scored for Morocco just 70 seconds into their 1-0 win over Scotland on June 19, 2026 — one of the fastest goals of the 2026 World Cup. It was his second goal of the tournament, having also scored in the 1-1 draw with Brazil. Brahim Díaz assisted the goal, feeding Saibari through the Scottish defence.
What was the score of Brazil vs Haiti at the 2026 World Cup?#
Brazil beat Haiti 3-0 on June 19, 2026, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Matheus Cunha scored twice (23' and 36') and Vinicius Junior added a third in first-half stoppage time (45+3') to seal an emphatic victory. It is Haiti's second straight defeat; they are eliminated as the first team out of the 2026 World Cup.
Who scored for Brazil against Haiti at the 2026 World Cup?#
Matheus Cunha scored twice (23' and 36') and Vinicius Junior completed the scoring in the 45+3' to give Brazil a 3-0 win over Haiti on June 19, 2026. Cunha's double was the highlight — the Manchester United striker fully announced his presence at this World Cup with a commanding performance in Philadelphia.
What are the Group C standings after Matchday 2 of the 2026 World Cup?#
After two rounds of Group C matches (June 19): Brazil lead on 4 points (+3 goal difference — 4 goals for, 1 against). Morocco are second on 4 points (+1 GD — 2 goals for, 1 against). Scotland are third on 3 points (−1 GD — 1 goal for, 2 against). Haiti are bottom with 0 points (−4 GD) and are eliminated — the first team out of the 2026 World Cup.
Can Scotland qualify from Group C at the 2026 World Cup?#
Yes — but they must beat Brazil in Matchday 3 to guarantee a place in the Round of 32. Scotland sit third on 3 points; Brazil and Morocco both have 4 points. A Scotland win over Brazil would put them on 6 points and almost certainly through. A draw might not be enough depending on the Morocco vs Haiti result. Scotland have never qualified from a World Cup group stage — this is their greatest opportunity and most daunting test simultaneously.
Is Haiti eliminated from the 2026 World Cup?#
Yes — Haiti were eliminated after their second straight defeat, losing 3-0 to Brazil on June 19. They are the first team to be officially knocked out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Haiti scored no goals and conceded four across two matches. Their final Group C game against Morocco is a dead rubber.

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