World Cup 2026: who has the best draw?

The 2026 World Cup draw appears to be a decidedly more favorable playing field for Argentina compared to its direct competitors. The reigning champion national team seems to have a clear path to avoid direct clashes with the big teams of the European continent at least until the threshold of the quarter-finals. This privileged position allows the Albiceleste to face the tournament with a wider margin of error in the initial stages, being able to manage their energy in view of the crucial events.

The scenario is completely reversed when looking at the other half of the competitive picture. France, Spain, Portugal and Belgium were included in an obstacle course of rare difficulty. These four selections, all equipped with top-level rosters and ambitions of final victory, find themselves forced to cross paths much sooner than expected.