Following the draw for the 2026 World Cup group stage fixtures, Scotland, amongst others, will be readily researching their opponents in order to give themselves suitable preparation before the competition gets underway.
But who are Scotland in a group with, and what are their chances of qualifying for the knockout stages?
Scotland’s 2026 World Cup Group Stage Fixtures: Haiti
The first opponents for Scotland in their World Cup 2026 group stage fixtures are Haiti. Haiti’s journey to World Cup qualification has been a remarkable one. However, this indicates that Scotland may target this fixture for victory.
This tournament is not Haiti’s World Cup debut, having previously qualified for the World Cup in Germany in 1974. However, the 84th-placed team in the FIFA world rankings enter their 2026 World Cup group stage fixtures having played their home matches in Curacao due to conflict.
Haiti’s squad value (according to transfermarkt) is €39.48 million, with their most notable player plying his trade in the Premier League – Jean-Ricner Bellegarde of Wolves.
This fixture will be pivotal for Scotland in order to start their World Cup 2026 group stage fixtures in a positive manner. Although Steve Clarke’s side undoubtedly possess better quality than their opponents, Haiti will go into the tournament in a positive manner, looking to defy the odds against their opponents.
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Scotland’s 2026 World Cup Group Stage Fixtures
Morocco
The second of Scotland’s 2026 World Cup group stage fixtures is set to provide a tougher test for Steve Clarke’s side, coming in the form of Morocco. The African side are 11th in the FIFA World rankings, and come into the tournament, having had a memorable tournament last time around.
Bolstered by the likes of Achraf Hakimi and some memorable performances from goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, the Moroccan side reached the semi-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. During the tournament, they defeated the likes of Belgium, Spain and Portugal, gaining the admiration of many.
The achievements of the Moroccan side sparked joyous celebrations from Moroccan nationals around the world, something which the side will be looking to replicate in the upcoming tournament, starting with the World Cup 2026 group stage fixtures.
For Scotland, this is a fixture they are capable of winning, yet also capable of losing. Thus, fans will be hoping that the team will stand firm within this tough test, and at least find the middle ground and draw against their opponents.
A win against Haiti and a draw against Morocco should be enough to take the next step after the 2026 World Cup group stages fixtures and qualify for the knockout phase, something that may be pivotal considering Scotland’s final opponents.
Brazil
Scotland’s final opponents in their 2026 World Cup group stage fixtures come in the form of Brazil – the five-time tournament winners and one of Scotland’s opponents the last time they qualified for the World Cup.
Brazil are ranked fifth in the world and boast quality through the likes of Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo and Lucas Paqueta. Guided by the illustrious Carlo Ancelotti, the Brazil team will be looking to venture into the latter stages of the tournament following the 2026 World Cup group stage fixtures.
Steve Clarke’s side will be going into this fixture, hoping they will have previously secured qualification. However, they may need a memorable performance in this fixture in order to qualify. Brazil will be hoping to go into this fixture having already qualified and won their previous fixtures, taking the emphasis off this fixture.
Conclusion
Scotland’s 2026 World Cup group stage fixtures present an opportunity for the Tartan Army, with qualification to the knockout phase seemingly a realistic target.
Following the long exclusion from the World Cup since their last appearance, Scotland fans will be hoping this tournament is a memorable one.
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Recording Date: 18.11.2025
