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World Cup 2026 Draw: Argentina to Avoid Top Rivals

Argentina, the reigning world champion, will be a seeded team for the 2026 World Cup. Find out which pots could form difficult groups and who Argentina's potential rivals might be.


World Cup 2026 Draw: Argentina to Avoid Top Rivals

Buenos Aires, Dec 2 (NA) -- With qualification already secured for 48 teams, the 2026 World Cup draw will be the most complex in history. Expectations are high to find out who Argentina's national team will face in the group stage in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. As learned from Noticias Argentinas Agency, the Albiceleste, current world champion and two-time America's Cup champion, will be in Pot 1 as a seeded team alongside the host nations and other powerhouse teams. This ensures that Argentina will avoid rivals like Spain, France, and Brazil in the initial phase. The real 'Group of Death' for Argentina will come from the remaining pots, which include high-level national teams and world stars. Pot 2: Could face heavyweights like Croatia (third in 2022), Uruguay, or the surprising Morocco (semi-finalist in 2022). Pot 3: Features historic teams such as Norway (with Haaland), Paraguay, or Egypt (with Salah). Pot 4: Can hold big surprises, including debutants like Curacao or Jordan, or national teams with World Cup history like Ghana. Create the 'Group of Death' on NA! What group do you think the national team will get? We invite readers to participate in the interactive experience, build the toughest group, and share it on their social networks: Go to the 2026 World Cup draw simulator at noticiasargentinas.com/deportes. Simulate the draw and take a screenshot with Argentina's three rivals. Share it on your social networks and challenge your friends to build their own 'Group of Death'.