The 2026 World Cup draw has thrown up some interesting matches in the group stage.

England, who were in Pot 1, have been handed a rather favourable draw, paired with Croatia, Panama and Ghana as they seek to win their first major competition since 1966.

Argentina, the current world champions after beating France in a thrilling final in Qatar back in 2022, should also feel confident of topping a group containing Algeria, Austria and Jordan.

As is always the case there is one World Cup group that will be viewed as the ‘Group of Death’. This is where one group contains at least two top teams and a much-fancied third team.

Due to the tournament expansion, the 12 group format has thrown up two contenders for the ‘Group of Death’ tag ahead of next summer’s World Cup.

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