World Cup permutations: only way the Qatar 2022 final repeats

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·29 June 2026

World Cup permutations: only way the Qatar 2022 final repeats

France and Argentina, by winning their respective groups at the 2026 World Cup, were placed on opposite sides of the knockout bracket, ensuring that a clash between them would only be possible in the final. France, top of Group I after thrashing Norway, will face Sweden in the round of 32, while Argentina already secured its place after defeating Austria.

If this matchup happens, it would be a rematch of the 2022 Qatar final, in addition to France’s victory in the 2018 Russia round of 16. The World Cup bracket design keeps alive the possibility of another decisive showdown between these two powerhouses.