Brazil, Haiti, Scotland set for World Cup return
Short overview
Matchday Three of the 2026 FIFA World Cup features Brazil's tournament debut against Morocco, Haiti and Scotland ending long absences, and Australia facing Türkiye.
Matchday Three of the FIFA World Cup 2026 will feature the first round of fixtures in Group C, including the tournament's first sighting of Brazil's iconic yellow shirts, as well as more matches in Groups B and D.
Group B: Qatar vs Switzerland
The day will start with Qatar, host nation of the previous edition in 2022, taking on Switzerland as Group B continues in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Group C: Brazil vs Morocco
Next, in New York New Jersey, Group C will get under way as five-time winners Brazil meet a Morocco side who were Africa's first semi-finalists four years ago. This match is a rematch of their group-stage encounter at France 1998, which Brazil won 3-0.
Group C: Haiti vs Scotland
In the same section, Haiti and Scotland will lock horns on their return to the World Cup stage after lengthy absences. Haiti last appeared in 1974, a gap of 52 years, while Scotland's last appearance was in 1998, ending a 28-year drought.
Group D: Australia vs Türkiye
Finally, the attention will turn north of the border to Vancouver, where Australia and Türkiye will contest Group D's second fixture. This will be the first meeting between the two sides at a World Cup finals.
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