Except for Haiti, the outcomes of two crucial matches will determine the fate of other teams. On June 10, in Kathmandu, the final round of the group stage for FIFA World Cup 2026 sees Morocco face Haiti, and Brazil take on Scotland simultaneously on Thursday morning. In Group B, the match between already eliminated Haiti and Morocco will kick off at 3:45 a.m. at Atlanta Stadium, while Brazil and Scotland will clash at Miami Stadium at the same time.
Brazil and Morocco have both played two matches each, earning 4 points apiece in the group. Scotland has 3 points, and Haiti remains scoreless. The two games will decide the fortunes of all teams except Haiti, including the group winner and the teams progressing to the knockout round.
Brazil will play their final Group B match against Scotland, who are aiming to halt the five-time world champions. This encounter marks their fifth meeting in World Cup history. Scotland started strong by beating Haiti 1-0 but lost their second game 1-0 to Morocco. With 3 points from two matches, Scotland has a historic opportunity to reach the knockout stage for the first time, but they must overcome Brazil to secure that.
Brazil began their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Morocco and bounced back with a 3-0 victory over Haiti. A win for Scotland would secure their progression to the knockout stage.
If Haiti manages to hold Morocco, Scotland could top the group. Should Brazil defeat Scotland, they would guarantee their place in the knockout rounds. Moreover, a victory for Brazil could also crown them group winners, depending on Morocco’s result. Haiti, making their World Cup debut, will be keen to uphold their pride, while Morocco and Brazil will battle fiercely for progression.
Morocco, who reached the semifinals in the 2022 World Cup, have started 2026 strongly and remain unbeaten. They drew 1-1 against strong Brazil and defeated Scotland 1-0 in their second match.
Scotland has experienced losses against Haiti 0-1 and Brazil 0-3 but are showing commendable resilience in their first World Cup since 1974. The Caribbean side, Haiti, has already been eliminated. However, much is still at stake for Morocco, who aim to secure victory to advance to the next round. Depending on outcomes, Morocco could potentially win the group.
The Group B winner will face the runner-up of Group F in the knockout stage, while the runner-up will face the winner of Group F. The third-placed team, if advancing as one of the best eight third-placed teams, would be matched against winners from Groups A, E, or I.
