The Post’s Ethan Sears breaks down the World Cup 2026 draw :

Group of Death

The format which features a 48-team field in which eight third-place teams will get through the group stage blunts the idea of a Group of Death a little bit.

But Group C (Brazil, Morocco, Scotland, Haiti) and Group I (France, Senegal, Norway and an intercontinental playoff winner) are both ripe for upsets.

Easiest group

Defending champions Argentina should cruise through Group J against Algeria, Austria and Jordan.

That said, La Albiceleste lost a shocker in the group stage to Saudi Arabia in 2022, so nothing should be taken for granted.

FIFA President Giovanni Infantino is pictured during the World Cup draw Dec. 5. Shutterstock

Long shots to watch

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