🇲🇽 From luck to nightmare: the groups Mexico could end up in | OneFootball

The Mexican national team faces the 2026 World Cup draw with the added pressure of being a co-host.

El Tri, in Pot 1, could benefit from an accessible group or fall into a European nightmare that would seriously complicate their goal of reaching the coveted fifth match. 

💀 Groups of Death: The Threat Comes from Europe

One of the darkest and most challenging scenarios would come with the so-called 'Group of Death.' This group would pair them with Switzerland (Pot 2), the dangerous Norway with Haaland (Pot 3), and the physical strength of Ghana (Pot 4).

Similarly, Japan (Pot 2), Egypt (Pot 3), and the team that wins the UEFA Playoff A (Pot 4) - where Italy is - could pose a complicated group for the hopes of Javier Aguirre's boys.

🤩 Groups of Luck: New Zealand, the Great Wish

The great relief for the fans and the coaching staff would come with a combination that includes the team from Austria (Pot 2), the African Tunisia (Pot 3), and the theoretical Cinderella of Oceania, New Zealand (Pot 4), allowing Mexico to play their cards with greater ease.

Another possible 'easy' group for Mexico would be made up of Australia (Group 2), South Africa (Group 3), and New Zealand (Group 4). The key difference lies in the quality of the UEFA teams and the distribution of confederations.

Avoiding Switzerland and Norway in favor of Austria is crucial. The groups of death for Mexico are doubly dangerous because they include two of the best UEFA teams available in pots 2 and 3.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.

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