Group C

Group C at the FIFA World Cup 2026 spans 5 timezones, from UTC-3 (Brazil) to UTC+1 (Morocco/Scotland). Four nations, Brazil, Morocco, Scotland, and Haiti, bring fanbases spread across three continents watching from radically different clocks. All matches are played on the US East Coast and Southeast at UTC-4 (EDT).

The Timezone Picture

Brazilian fans sit at BRT (UTC-3), just one hour ahead of the eastern US venues. Moroccan supporters are at WET (UTC+1) during summer, five hours ahead of EDT. Scottish fans observe BST (UTC+1), the same offset as Morocco. Haitian fans are at EST/EDT (UTC-4), which means Haiti actually watches home matches in real time, with no conversion needed. The largest timezone gap in the group falls between Brazil (UTC-3) and the venues (UTC-4), a single hour’s difference, making Brazil the most local of the non-host nations.

Full Match Schedule

Who Watches Comfortably?

Brazilian and Haitian fans have the easiest schedule in Group C. Brazil sits just one hour ahead of the venues; most games fall between 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM Brazilian time. Haiti watches every match in real time, which is genuinely rare for a group stage fanbase.

Scottish and Moroccan fans face the same challenge: 6:00 PM EDT translates to 11:00 PM BST or WET, manageable for a committed fan but late for a school night. The 9:00 PM EDT second games push to 2:00 AM in Edinburgh and Casablanca, which means the Haiti vs Scotland opener and Brazil vs Haiti second match are firmly late-night territory across Europe and North Africa.

Venues

Group C matches span MetLife Stadium (New York, EDT/UTC-4, 82,500 capacity), Gillette Stadium (Boston, EDT/UTC-4), Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia, EDT/UTC-4), Hard Rock Stadium (Miami, EDT/UTC-4), and Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, EDT/UTC-4). Every Group C venue runs on Eastern Daylight Time, creating consistent conversions for overseas fans throughout the group stage.

Timezone Conflict Index

The Brazil vs Morocco opener at 6:00 PM EDT is the most accessible fixture: evening in South America and late evening in Europe and Africa. It is genuinely watchable from Rio, London, and Casablanca simultaneously. The 9:00 PM EDT late games are where Group C becomes hard for European and African fans, requiring dedication past midnight.

For group analysis and match previews, see whensport.com.