'Bring on' Brazil, says Scotland boss Clarke

Scotland manager Steve Clarke welcomed the "special occasion" of facing Brazil at next year's World Cup after also being drawn with Morocco and Haiti on Friday.

In their last World Cup appearance in 1998, Scotland also faced Brazil and Morocco, but will begin their quest to reach the knockout stage for the first time against tournament debutants Haiti.

After ending a nearly three-decade wait to return to the global stage, Clarke was pleased to avoid fellow European opposition.

🗳️ We've been drawn into Group C for the 2026 @FIFAWorldCup.

🇧🇷 Brazil
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🇭🇹 Haiti #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/fGHdnZTLER — Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) December 5, 2025

"Bring it on. The draw is fantastic," Clarke told the BBC. "One of the big things in my head was no European teams.

"We're playing three top sides from three different continents of the world and that's what the World Cup is all about. A really good draw."

📅 A reminder that our fixture dates, venues and kick-off times won't be 100% confirmed until tomorrow evening at 5pm.

Another draw stream. Strap in, troops.#FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/stURelDvay — Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) December 5, 2025

The clash against Haiti appears to offer Scotland’s best chance of victory before facing 2022 semifinalists Morocco and five-time winners Brazil in their final two group matches.

"Haiti as the pot four team will be difficult," added Clarke. "They won their qualifying section quite comfortably but we managed to win ours as well so bring it on.

"Brazil, especially in a World Cup, is going to be a special occasion. The Brazilian fans are great but the Tartan Army's pretty special as well."