Lagos, June 25, 2026 – Brazil and Morocco booked their places in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage after recording victories in their final Group C fixtures, while Scotland and Haiti bowed out of the tournament.
Brazil secured first place in the group with a convincing 3-0 win over Scotland, while Morocco claimed second position after overcoming Haiti 4-2 in an entertaining encounter.
The outcomes ensured progression for the South American and North African sides, leaving Scotland and Haiti unable to advance beyond the group phase.
Needing a win to guarantee top spot, Brazil delivered a disciplined and dominant performance against Scotland. The five-time world champions controlled the tempo of the game and made effective use of possession to dictate play.
Their attacking quality proved decisive as they consistently stretched Scotland’s defence, creating numerous opportunities through quick combinations and intelligent movement.
At the other end, Brazil remained solid defensively, limiting Scotland’s chances and maintaining command of the contest from start to finish.
The victory allowed Brazil to conclude the group stage without a defeat, further strengthening their credentials ahead of the knockout rounds.
Scotland, meanwhile, struggled to find a breakthrough and saw their hopes of progressing come to an end following the defeat.
In Atlanta, Morocco produced a spirited comeback to defeat Haiti 4-2 and secure qualification for the next phase of the competition.
Despite already being out of contention, Haiti approached the match with confidence and attacking intent, taking the lead and scoring their first World Cup goals since their appearance at the 1974 tournament.
Morocco responded positively to the setback, with Achraf Hakimi and Ismael Saibari playing influential roles in turning the match in their favour.
Saibari maintained his impressive scoring streak by finding the net for the third consecutive group-stage match.
The Atlas Lions intensified their attacking efforts after the break, with contributions from players off the bench helping them extend their advantage.
Although Haiti managed to score again and continued to pose a threat, Morocco held on to secure the crucial victory needed to progress.
The result marks another positive chapter in Morocco’s growing reputation on the international stage following their historic run to the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup.
At the end of the group phase, Brazil finished first in Group C, Morocco placed second, while Scotland and Haiti occupied third and fourth positions respectively.
Attention now shifts to the knockout stage for Brazil and Morocco, as both sides seek to continue their World Cup journey and challenge for further success in the tournament.