24/06/2026 23:00 - Deportes
Group C of the 2026 World Cup has its qualified teams decided. Brazil and Morocco sealed their tickets to the Round of 16 after a day full of emotions, goals, and dramatic moments that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
The Brazilian National Team made clear why they are title contenders. With a commanding 3-0 victory over Scotland, the Canarinha (Brazil's nickname meaning 'Little Canary') closed their group stage campaign with a perfect record and an impressive goal difference.
Superstar Vinicius Jr. was the man of the match, scoring twice and demonstrating his outstanding form in the tournament. Matheus Cunha completed the scoring for Carlo Ancelotti's squad.
The most anticipated news arrived in this match: Neymar Jr. played his first minutes in the tournament after missing the first two matches due to a muscle injury. His entrance generated euphoria among Brazilian fans who hope to see the country's greatest football exponent in top form for the knockout rounds.
The Moroccan team delivered an authentic thriller against Haiti. The 4-2 final score reflects the intensity of a match that had everything: own goals, comebacks, and a team that knew how to suffer to achieve qualification.
Yassine Bounou scored an own goal and Wilson Isidor put Haiti ahead twice, but the Caribbean side suffered their third defeat in the tournament. Goals from Achraf Hakimi, Ismael Saibari, Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine sealed the African victory.
| Pos | Team | Pts | GD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Brazil | 7 | +6 |
| 2nd | Morocco | 7 | +3 |
| 3rd | Scotland | 3 | -2 |
| 4th | Haití | 0 | -7 |
Brazil vs 2nd Place Group F
Monday 06/29 - NRG Stadium HoustonMorocco vs 1st Place Group F
Monday 06/29 - MonterreyScotland finished third with 3 points and now waits to see if their position is enough to be one of the eight best third-placed teams and advance to the Round of 16. Currently, with 10 groups still to be decided, they sit sixth in that tiebreaker table.
If Scotland qualifies as a third-placed team, their potential opponents include Germany, France, Norway, or Mexico, depending on the overall standings.
The United States-Mexico-Canada 2026 tournament maintains its intense pace. With Brazil and Morocco qualified, they join the list of teams that have already secured their place in the next round alongside Argentina, Germany, France, Mexico, United States, Norway, and Colombia.
The Round of 16 format pits group winners against runners-up from other groups, while the best third-placed teams face the remaining group leaders.
Sources: Data confirmed by LA NACION, which detailed the final Group C standings and corresponding matchups for the next round of the tournament.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
