The German Football Association (DFB) announced its squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on May 21, 2026, under the guidance of head coach Julian Nagelsmann. This early announcement has been mirrored by many national coaches, who have also disclosed their player selections for the tournament venues in Canada, Mexico, and the USA. However, some coaches have opted to take a bit more time before finalizing their rosters. Here we delve into the squads announced by the national teams in Group C, which includes Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland, along with the match schedule for the 2026 World Cup.
Brazil: The Record World Champion's Squad
Brazil will participate in the World Cup for the 23rd time in 2026, continuing its legacy as the record holder with five titles, leading ahead of Germany and Italy, each boasting four championships. The chances for Brazil's national team, known as the Seleção, to advance from Group C are exceptionally high, not only due to their rich history of World Cup success but also their current standing in the FIFA World Rankings, where they sit at sixth place, well above Scotland at 43rd and Haiti at 83rd. Only Morocco, ranked eighth, poses a significant challenge among their group competitors. The tournament format allows the top two teams from each group and the eight best third-placed teams to progress to the knockout rounds, making Brazil’s advancement seem almost certain on paper.
Carlo Ancelotti, a highly successful coach renowned for his accolades, leads the Brazilian team. He has previously clinched the UEFA Champions League title five times with AC Milan and Real Madrid, along with numerous other prestigious titles in various leagues. For the 2026 World Cup, Ancelotti has called up a notable squad, including superstar Neymar Jr. The roster comprises:
- Goalkeepers: Alisson, Ederson, Weverton
- Defenders: Alex Sandro, Bremer, Danilo, Douglas Santos, Gabriel Magalhães, Ibañez, Léo Pereira, Marquinhos
- Midfielders: Bruno Guimarães, Casemiro, Danilo Santos, Fabinho, Lucas Paquetá, Ederson Silva
- Forwards: Endrick, Gabriel Martinelli, Igor Thiago, Luiz Henrique, Matheus Cunha, Neymar Jr., Raphinha, Rayan, Vinicius Junior
Morocco: The African Cup Winner's Squad
Morocco will be making its seventh appearance in a World Cup, having won the 2025 African Cup. Currently ranked eighth in the FIFA World Rankings, they are considered one of the dark horses of the tournament, with a relatively manageable group stage ahead of them. Brazil stands as the only team ranked higher than Morocco among their group competitors, while Scotland and Haiti are viewed as significant underdogs. Mohamed Ouahbi, who led the Moroccan U-20 national team to victory in the U-20 World Cup in 2025, took charge of the senior side in March 2026. His experience is relatively limited at the senior level, making this an intriguing opportunity for him.
The provisional squad announced by FIFA for Morocco includes the following players:
- Goalkeepers: Yassine Bounou, Munir El Kajoui, Reda Tagnaouti
- Defenders: Noussair Mazraoui, Anass Salah-Eddine, Youssef Belammari, Achraf Hakimi, Zakaria El Ouahdi, Nayef Aguerd, Chadi Riad, Redouane Halhal, Issa Diop
- Midfielders: Samir El Mourabet, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Neil El Aynaoui, Sofyan Amrabat, Azzedine Ounahi, Bilal El Khannouss, Ismael Saibari
- Forwards: Abde Ezzalzouli, Chemsdine Talbi, Soufiane Rahimi, Ayoub El Kaabi, Brahim Díaz, Gessime Yassine, Ayoube Amaimouni
As reported by augsburger-allgemeine.de.
