How the 2026 World Cup draw shapes up for Benfica players | OneFootball

This Friday, December 5th, the draw for the 2026 World Cup took place. The group stage is set, and the Benfica players who will participate in the World Cup already know who they will face in the initial phase of the largest international football competition.

The main highlight goes to the group of the Portugal National Team, where António Silva is expected to be part of the squad. The team was placed in group K, with Colombia and Uzbekistan, with one more opponent to be determined through a playoff between Congo, Jamaica, and New Caledonia.

Notably, the encounter between António Silva and Richard Ríos, another player from Benfica who is expected to participate in the 2026 World Cup. The Colombian team also includes Luis Suárez, a striker from Sporting, who will also be an opponent of the central defender.

Another highlight goes to group J, where the Argentina National Team is. The Albicelestes have recently called up Nicolás Otamendi and Gianluca Prestianni, which means that the two Benfica players will compete in the initial phase of the 2026 World Cup with Algeria, Austria, and Jordan.

Finally, mention groups G and I. In the first, there is the Belgium National Team, with Dodi Lukebakio, who will face Egypt, Iran, and New Zealand. In the second, the Norwegian national team, with Andreas Schjelderup, will compete in the initial phase of the tournament with France, Senegal, and another opponent yet to be decided.

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