World Cup 2026: the twelve top seeds are confirmed | OneFootball

The 2026 World Cup is getting closer and—with just under a month to go before the draw—the twelve seeded teams for the upcoming world tournament to be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada have been determined, with the Argentina National Team included in the list.

Looking ahead to the draw, which will take place this Friday, December 5 in Washington, 48 teams will be divided into four pots with 12 teams in each. After the conclusion of the UEFA Qualifiers, the participants in the first pot have now been finalized.

Alongside the hosts Mexico, Canada, and the United States, the FIFA Ranking has also granted Spain, Argentina, France, England, Portugal, the Netherlands, Brazil, Belgium, and Germany the distinction of being seeded teams. This advantage allows them to avoid facing the top-ranked teams in the initial stage of the tournament organized by the world football governing body.

The last change came during this final double matchday of competition in the Old Continent, as Germany qualified and managed to snatch ninth place in the ranking from Italy, who not only dropped to tenth place after a heavy defeat by Norway but will also have to seek qualification for the World Cup through the playoffs.

While awaiting the draw, it is already known that Mexico will be placed in Group A and will have the honor of opening the tournament by playing on June 11 at the Azteca Stadium. Meanwhile, Canada will be placed in Group B (playing the tournament’s third match) and the United States in Group D (with the fourth match of the competition), with both teams making their debut on June 12.

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