Brazil and Morocco Advance to Knockout Stage of FIFA World Cup 2026

In matches held on Thursday morning, Brazil defeated Scotland and Morocco overcame Haiti to secure spots in the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026. On June 25, Kathmandu time, Brazil and Morocco advanced to the next round after their respective victories. In Group C, Morocco beat Haiti 4-2 at Atlanta Stadium, while Brazil triumphed 3-0 over Scotland at Miami Stadium, finishing as group winners.

Brazil leads the group with 7 points, while Morocco, also with 7 points but placed second on head-to-head criteria, will join them in the knockout rounds. Brazil’s Vinicius Junior scored twice, and Matheus Cunha added another goal to secure a comfortable win over Scotland. Vinicius opened the scoring in the 7th minute, giving Brazil an early lead, and doubled the advantage in first-half injury time. Cunha extended the lead in the 60th minute, solidifying Brazil’s position.

Haiti was unable to maintain their lead twice during the match and remained winless in the tournament. Morocco secured a 4-2 victory over Haiti. Morocco took the lead early in the 10th minute courtesy of an own goal. Haiti equalized at the 39th minute and then took the lead in the 43rd minute, but were unable to hold on. Morocco equalized during first-half injury time and then scored to take the lead for the first time in the 78th minute. They extended their lead with a second goal in the 89th minute, sealing the victory. No further goals were scored. Haiti has already been eliminated from the competition, while Scotland retains a slim possibility of qualifying for the knockout stage.