On June 14, the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off, with the quartet of Group C entering the fray first. This group features the reigning world champions, the resurgent Scots, the sensational Moroccans, and the debutants from Haiti. RBC-Ukraine, supported by GGBET, presents a detailed breakdown of the teams that will determine the balance of power in this group.

Brazil: A Carnival under Ancelotti

For football fans, a World Cup without the Brazilian national team is like New Year without a Christmas tree. The five-time champions have participated in every single World Cup, and no other team has surpassed their number of victories. However, the path to this tournament was not easy for the "Selecao." In the qualifying cycle, the Brazilians finished in an unusually low fifth place, scoring only 28 points in 18 matches and suffering six defeats.

The saving grace was the appointment of Carlo Ancelotti, who took control of the team in May 2025. Now, the coach faces the task not only of guiding the team to the knockout stages but also of overcoming a psychological barrier: since their 2002 triumph, the Brazilians have not won a medal at the World Cup.

There is no shortage of talent in the Brazilian squad, but the question of leadership remains open. Neymar is undoubtedly the face of the team; however, the 34-year-old forward will miss the first match. Ancelotti stated that the striker is working hard to return to the main group. Nevertheless, the attack looks formidable thanks to Vinicius Junior, Rafinha, and Gabriel Martinelli. Casemiro, Fabinho, and Lucas Paqueta will play in midfield, while Marquinhos, Alex Sandro, and Danilo will bolster the defense. Super goalkeeper Alisson Becker will be in the goal.

Scotland: Return to the World Stage

The Scotland national team has a rich history of World Cup performances in the second half of the 20th century, but after 1990, the team played in the World Cup only once—in 1998. Since then, Scottish football and the World Cup have run parallel courses until a miracle happened last year.

In the qualifying tournament, the Scots comfortably overtook Denmark, Greece, and Belarus, scoring 13 points in six matches and taking first place. The team is led by experienced 62-year-old Steve Clarke, who has been coaching the national team since 2019. Previously, he worked with West Bromwich, Reading, and Kilmarnock. Under his leadership, Scotland has reached the European Championship twice but invariably stopped at the group stage.

The face of the team is captain Andy Robertson. The 32-year-old Tottenham defender (formerly a Liverpool legend) has 94 caps for the national team and all the chances to lead the team to the knockout stages. An interesting fact in the squad is the participation of 43-year-old goalkeeper Craig Gordon, who will be one of the oldest players at the tournament.

Morocco: The Shadow of Past Success

The Moroccan national team made a lot of noise at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, finishing in fourth place. No one expected such a breakthrough from an African team: first place in the group with Croatia, Canada, and Belgium, a penalty shootout victory over Spain, and a sensation over Portugal.

Now the Moroccans have returned to the World Cup with the aim of confirming their status as one of the strongest teams on the continent. Their performance in Group C will depend on whether they can repeat the success of the previous cycle or if they will have to start from scratch.

Atmosphere and Bets

The World Cup is an event the world has been waiting for four years. The betting brand GGBET meets this summer of big games with a deep line and the best odds, creating the atmosphere of a real festival. Fans will watch as Brazil, Scotland, Morocco, and Haiti fight for tickets to the knockout stages.