Brazil tops Group C with 3-0 win over Haiti; Morocco second on goal difference

Brazil reclaimed its status as a perennial favorite by defeating Haiti 3-0 in their second match of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. This victory followed a disappointing 1-1 draw against Morocco in their opening game. With this win, Brazil now leads Group C with four points from one win and one draw, surpassing Morocco on goal difference.

The match, held at the Philadelphia stadium in Pennsylvania, saw Brazil attack aggressively from the start. Matheus Cunha scored the opening goal in the 23rd minute and added a second in the 36th minute. Vinícius Júnior extended Brazil's lead with a third goal just before halftime. Brazil, ranked sixth by FIFA, was expected to be a top contender in Group C alongside seventh-ranked Morocco.

Meanwhile, Morocco secured a 1-0 victory over Scotland in their own Group C match. This win places Morocco second in the group, also with four points from one win and one draw. Ismael Saibari scored the decisive goal for Morocco just over a minute into the match, continuing his scoring streak from the game against Brazil. Scotland, ranked 42nd, now sits third with three points after one win and one loss, while Haiti, ranked 83rd, faces elimination after losing both of its matches.

The final group stage games are scheduled for June 25, with Brazil facing Scotland and Morocco playing Haiti. The outcomes of these matches will determine the final standings in Group C.