The excitement for the 2026 World Cup is at its peak with the announcements made by FIFA for the draw on December 5, where all the countries will know their future in the largest World Cup in history with 48 teams divided into 12 groups of four.
FIFA announced that the priority for this World Cup is to “distribute the teams evenly” so Argentina and Spain could not meet unless it is in a hypothetical final, but for this to happen it is necessary that the two countries pass as leaders of their group.
Why could Argentina and Spain only meet in the World Cup final?
November 2025 Ranking such as Argentina, Spain, France and England
It was announced that Mexico will be in Group A, Canada in Group B and the United States in Group D, leaving Group C for Spain or Argentina, who could also be in Group E.
What other restrictions does FIFA implement for the 2026 World Cup draw?
with 16 attending the World Cup, but therefore within a group there can not be three.
on December 6, FIFA will announce the complete schedule of matches for the 2026 World Cup
Everything is ready and detailed for the World Cup draw on December 5, which presents new adjustments to improve the competition and already with important announcements that leave fans eager to think about a hypothetical match between Spain and Argentina, teams that could only meet in the final. However, it all comes down to seeing this match in the Finalissima, which has yet to be confirmed, but could be a way to warm up for a new World Cup.
