As soon as the draw for the 2026 World Cup was made, debates began throughout the football world about which group was the most dangerous. The Opta statistical platform has provided a clear answer to this question based on its scientific analysis - Group "J," which includes Argentina, was officially recorded as the tournament's toughest four.
According to Opta's assessment, while current world champions Argentina is in the same group as Algeria, Austria, and Jordan, the level of competition in this quartet differs sharply from others. Each of these teams has its own tactical style, individual skills, and competitive experience - that's why Group J is rightfully called the "death group."
Group "I" with France in second place. It's natural that the matches against Senegal, Norway, and the winner of the intercontinental playoffs will also be intense.
The top three were rounded out by Group F, consisting of the Netherlands, Japan, Tunisia, and the UEFA playoff winner. All teams have the power to change the game's decision - this quartet also has an extremely complex structure.
According to Opta's assessment, Group "K," which includes Uzbekistan, ranks 6th in terms of difficulty. Being with Portugal, Colombia, and the playoff winner is certainly not an easy task. However, being outside the top five is a positive signal for our team.
The full rating was formed as follows:
1. Group J - Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan
2. Group I - France, Senegal, winner of the playoffs, Norway
3. Group F - Netherlands, Japan, Tunisia, UEFA play-off winner
4. Group H - Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay
5. Group L - England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama
6. Group K - Portugal, winner of the playoffs, Uzbekistan, Colombia
Group C - Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland
8. Group D - USA, Paraguay, Australia, UEFA playoff winner
Group G - Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand.
10. Group A - Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, UEFA playoff winner
Group E: Germany, Curaçao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador.
12. Group B - Canada, UEFA play-off winner, Qatar, Switzerland
It's no secret that at a time when world football is gaining momentum, the differences between teams are also decreasing. However, Opta's rating has predicted which groups will have a real "explosion" in the 2026 World Cup.
For fans, the only task now is to closely watch the championship with interest, waiting to see what sensations might occur in these structures.
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