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2026 World Cup Power Rankings: Spain, Argentina Favorites; Norway the Dark Horses

Brace yourselves, soccer fans—the 2026 World Cup is fast approaching.

Set to kick off on June 11, the game’s greatest global event is now just months away. Excitement has intensified since December’s group-stage draw, and with 42 of the 48 places in the expanded tournament already confirmed—six more to be settled via playoffs in March—the lineup is nearly complete.

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