The group-stage draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled for Friday, and expectations are high regarding how the groups will be formed. Many fans will be watching to see where one of the most historic national teams in World Cup history will be placed: Brazil. And the big question emerges, which teams could they face in the group stage?

First, it is important to note that the upcoming tournament will be historic. The 2026 World Cup will be the first edition featuring 48 participating national teams, which means there will be twelve groups of four teams each. To create those groups, all nations will be divided into four pots, based on the FIFA rankings.

Brazil will be seeded in Pot 1, which allows the Selecao to avoid first-round clashes against strong opponents such as the United St

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