Morocco and Brazil take early control of Group C for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after recording wins in their opening matches. Morocco defeats Scotland, while Brazil beats Haiti, leaving Haiti with a difficult path toward qualification. Multiple previews and guides note that Group C features Brazil, Morocco, Haiti and Scotland and that the group is expected to be competitive despite reputations on paper. Several outlets highlight that Scotland return to the World Cup group stage alongside Brazil and Morocco after a long absence, framing the matchup as both familiar and fresh. Brazil is widely expected to be among the top contenders in the group, with attention on the team’s leadership under Carlo Ancelotti, though some coverage suggests concerns about whether Brazil’s current side matches past “vintage” Brazil standards. Morocco is also described as a team that could capitalize on opportunities and manage matches effectively, while the overall group context leaves Brazil, Morocco and Scotland still in contention to progress, depending on results from the remaining fixtures.