🔥Plenty in store: The most exciting group stage matches to watch | OneFootball

Today, the group stage draw for the 2026 World Cup took place, resulting in six thrilling matches.

A great duel between Mbappé and Haaland

Without a doubt, the most anticipated duel of all will be in group I between Norway and France.

The two most lethal forwards on the planet will face off in a match where goals will not be lacking.

Spain and Uruguay in a clash of styles

In group H, we will have a great confrontation between La Roja and La Celeste.

Undoubtedly, a clash of different styles. The charrúa grit against the great play of Luis De La Fuente's team. Another one that promises a lot of action.

Colombia faces Cristiano Ronaldo

As in every World Cup, La Tricolor takes on the role of entertainer and will have a group K alongside Uzbekistan, Portugal, and the winner of Congo, Jamaica, and New Caledonia.

Now, everyone is already anticipating a magical duel between the Legend, Cristiano Ronaldo, and a perennial World Cup figure, James Rodríguez.

England and a tough match against Croatia

For some years now, the great challenge for The Three Lions has been the World Cups. And now, Thomas Tuchel wants to take advantage of one of the best generations in history.

However, they will face a Croatia that finished third in Qatar 2022 and was runner-up in Russia 2018.

Brazil against the strongest in its group

Another team that has long been under pressure is the green-and-yellow team, and their group will not be easy against Morocco, Scotland, and Haiti.

And speaking of the first opponent, Morocco is a team that, after being the U-20 World Cup champion, now has the chance to surprise at the senior level.

The 2006 rematch

Finally, if we talk about underperformers, Germany, which has exited in the group stage in the last two World Cups, is one of the main ones.

Now, the duel against Ecuador promises to be high voltage against one of the best defenses in the world. The last encounter dates back to 2006 when the Germans won 3:0.

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