GROUP C

Brazil will expect to control the group, but this is not a soft landing. Morocco have recent knockout pedigree, a clear tactical identity, and enough transition threat to punish any sloppy buildup.

Haiti and Scotland shape the group in different ways. Haiti make the fixtures unpredictable because the tournament will learn about them in real time, while Scotland bring the kind of compact, emotional football that can turn one point into three.

The decisive question is whether Brazil look like a side managing the group or a side announcing themselves. If Neymar is fit and the wide forwards are sharp, Group C can become a launchpad.