The curtain has come down on Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following Brazil’s 3-0 victory over Scotland and Morocco’s thrilling 4-2 triumph against Haiti at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Previously, Brazil had defeated Haiti 3-0 and drawn with Morocco. The Atlas Lions, meanwhile, secured a crucial second-round victory over Scotland thanks to a goal from Ismael Saibari. With these results, both the Seleção and the Atlas Lions finish level at the top of the group with 7 points each. However, a superior goal difference awards Brazil the top spot, pushing Morocco into second place.
Who will Morocco face in the Round of 32?
By finishing as runners-up, Morocco is set to face the winners of Group F—which consists of the Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, and Tunisia—in the World Cup Round of 32.
Tunisia’s Carthage Eagles have already been eliminated following heavy defeats to Sweden and Japan, but the rest of the group remains wide open. The Netherlands currently leads on goal difference ahead of Japan, with Sweden sitting in third. However, given that the Dutch face an out-of-form Tunisian side in their final match, the Netherlands is widely expected to secure the top spot, setting up a blockbuster clash against Morocco.
Match Date: Morocco’s Round of 32 fixture will take place on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the Estadio BBVA (Guadalupe) in Mexico.
Who will Brazil face in the Round of 32?
By clinching the top spot in Group C, Brazil has secured what appears to be a relatively smoother bracket path toward the final.
The Samba Kings will face the runners-up of Group F, with Japan currently being the most likely opponent. While this may seem like a favorable matchup for Brazil on paper, the Samurai Blue have demonstrated immense strength over the last decade; in this tournament alone, they drew 2-2 with the Netherlands and crushed Tunisia 4-0.
Match Date: Brazil’s Round of 32 match is scheduled for Monday, June 29, 2026, at NRG Stadium in Houston.
