World Cup 2026: Favourites, Dark Horses and the Groups of Death
With 48 nations contesting the largest World Cup in history, we break down the draw, identify danger groups and assess who can go all the way.
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With 48 nations contesting the largest World Cup in history, we break down the draw, identify danger groups and assess who can go all the way.
With 48 nations contesting the largest World Cup in history, we break down the draw, identify danger groups and assess who can go all the way.
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