Brazil at the 2026 World Cup: Schedule, Opponents and Match Dates
Brazil’s 2026 World Cup schedule is officially set. Carlo Ancelotti will lead the Seleção in June against Morocco, Haiti and Scotland during the group stage in North America.
FIFA will organize the 2026 World Cup across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The tournament will feature 48 national teams for the first time. Brazil enters Group C and plays all three group-stage matches in the United States.
Brazil’s Group at the 2026 World Cup
Brazil shares Group C with Morocco, Scotland and Haiti. Each opponent brings a different style and creates a varied challenge for the Seleção.
Morocco arrives after strong international performances in recent years. Scotland returns to the World Cup aiming to challenge traditional football powers. Haiti secured one of the spots available in FIFA’s expanded tournament format.
FIFA’s new structure allows the top two teams from each group to advance automatically. The tournament will also qualify the eight best third-placed teams.
Brazil’s 2026 World Cup Match Schedule
Brazil opens its 2026 World Cup campaign on June 13 against Morocco at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The match starts at 7 p.m. Brasília time.
Brazil then travels to Philadelphia to face Haiti on June 19 at Lincoln Financial Field. Kickoff starts at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time.
The Seleção closes the group stage on June 24 against Scotland at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The match begins at 7 p.m. Brasília time.
Complete Brazil Group-Stage Calendar
- June 13: Brazil vs Morocco — MetLife Stadium, New Jersey — 7 p.m.
- June 19: Brazil vs Haiti — Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia — 9:30 p.m.
- June 24: Scotland vs Brazil — Hard Rock Stadium, Miami — 7 p.m.
Possible Knockout-Stage Path for Brazil
If Brazil advances from Group C, the Seleção will face teams from Group F. That group includes the Netherlands, Japan, Tunisia and Sweden.
A first-place finish would send Brazil to Houston on June 29. The team would face the Group F runner-up at NRG Stadium.
A second-place finish would send Brazil to Monterrey, Mexico. The Seleção would then face the Group F winner at BBVA Stadium.
Brazil could also advance as one of the best third-placed teams. That scenario would depend on results across multiple groups.
Carlo Ancelotti Begins a New Era with Brazil
The 2026 World Cup marks Carlo Ancelotti’s first major tournament with Brazil. The Italian coach brings decades of elite club experience to the Seleção.
Fans expect Vinícius Júnior and Brazil’s new generation to play central roles during the tournament.
Brazil enters the competition chasing a sixth World Cup title and its first since 2002.
Brazil Will Play All Group Matches in the United States
The World Cup will take place across three countries. However, Brazil will play every group-stage match in the United States.
New Jersey, Philadelphia and Miami should attract large Brazilian crowds during the tournament.
Miami may become one of the main meeting points for South American supporters because of its strong Latin American connections.
FIFA expects the 2026 World Cup to become the largest edition in football history. The tournament expands both the number of teams and the global audience.
