Holly Shand runs the rules over the leftfield picks that can make a difference to your World Cup Fantasy team's fortunes

Here's a breakdown of every group – including predictions – for the 2026 World Cup, which begins on June 11 with the group stage running through June 27. The final is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium: Group A (Mexico) | Group B | Group C | Group D (USMNT) | Group E | Group F | Group G | Group H | Group I | Group J | Group K | Group L

The United States wanted an easy group at the World Cup, and it certainly got one that qualifies as manageable. All eyes will be on the Americans in Group D as they open their first World Cup on home soil in 32 years against Paraguay on June 12.

Turns out that reigning World Cup champion Argentina draws quite a crowd no matter where it goes. Whether it be fans surrounding the team’s upscale hotel near downtown Kansas City,

There are more nations and matches than ever before in the initial phase.