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World Cup Group of Death: Ranking the toughest FIFA groups 1-12 after 2026 draw

As the first of its kind to expand to 48 participants, the 2026 World Cup presents a mouth-watering month of global football ready to set North America alight.

With the draw now concluded, and the groups and matchups confirmed, fans are pouring through the bracket looking for where the biggest upsets and brightest fireworks could potentially be sourced.

As is the case after every such draw, talk has already turned to a possible "Group of Death", in which points could be at the biggest premium and qualifiers will be tough to determine given the relative strength of all teams involved.

The Sporting News brings you a full look at each of the 12 groups at the 2026 tournament, ranking the

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