World Cup 2026 draw results: Group of death revealed

England were drawn in the group of death with tough opponents Croatia, along with Panama and Ghana.

In the early morning of December 6 (Vietnam time), the 2026 World Cup group stage draw took place solemnly at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC (USA), officially opening the panorama for the group stage of the first World Cup with 48 participating teams. The group stage results quickly created special attention, when many groups appeared classic confrontations, while some big teams fell into groups that were considered relatively easy.

World Cup 2026 group stage draw results.

Among them, Group C is considered one of the most attractive groups. Brazil will face Morocco, a team that caused a stir when reaching the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup. The presence of Scotland with stable form and Haiti with great speed and physical strength makes the competition for a ticket to the next round promise to be extremely fierce.

On the contrary, Group L is considered the real "group of death" of the tournament. England will meet Croatia again, the opponent that made them regret in the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup. Along with that, the presence of Panama and Ghana makes this group more unpredictable than ever. Ghana is especially dangerous when they often play explosively in major tournaments, while Panama is always a team capable of creating surprises.

In Group H, Spain and Uruguay are considered the two leading candidates for the top spot. However, the appearance of Saudi Arabia, the team that caused a stir when defeating Argentina at the 2022 World Cup, makes the situation in this group difficult to predict. A small mistake can completely cost a big team.

Group E and Group F are also attracting attention as they feature teams with difficult playing styles. Germany will face Ecuador and Japan, two teams with strong physical foundations and pressing. Meanwhile, the Netherlands are expected to face many challenges against Ivory Coast and Tunisia, African teams known for their strength and discipline.

One of the most anticipated groups is Group I, where two of the world's top superstars will have the opportunity to compete on the World Cup stage. Erling Haaland and the Norwegian team are in the same group as Kylian Mbappe's France, along with Senegal, the 2022 African champions. This group promises to bring matches full of speed and class.

In Group K, Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal is considered to have an advantage. They only have to face a really strong opponent, Colombia, the runner-up of Copa America 2024. Meanwhile, Uzbekistan and a group of three undetermined teams (Republic of Congo or Jamaica/New Caledonia) are considered not to be too big of an obstacle for Portugal's ambitions.

Overall, the 2026 World Cup promises to be an exciting group stage, where the championship candidates, despite having certain advantages, still face many potential risks. Surprises can happen right from the first days of competition, contributing to creating the most unpredictable and exciting World Cup in history.

Source: https://baoxaydung.vn/ket-qua-boc-tham-world-cup-2026-lo-dien-bang-tu-than-192251206072023767.htm