2026 World Cup Draw Breakdown: Group of Death, USMNT Reaction + Who Is in Prime Position to Win It All?

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros give their live reaction to the World Cup Draw. The boys discuss the USMNT’s group — which includes Australia and Paraguay — and how far the Stars and Stripes can go next summer. They also look at the draw overall and reveal their pick for the “Group of Death.”

Then, Christian and Alexis break down the tournament’s biggest juggernauts, including England, France, Portugal, Spain, and Argentina, and share who they think is primed for a deep run. They also compare Ronaldo and Messi’s legacies ahead of what is likely each of their final World Cups.

Finally, they reveal their dark horses for the tournament and predict who will hoist the World Cup in July. They also discuss how far the USMNT will go — and what would qualify as a successful tournament for the Red, White, and Blue.

 

(2:00) – USMNT World Cup Group Preview

(16:30) – Examining Each Potential “Group of Death”

(25:15) – Which Juggernaut Is Primed to Win It All?

(36:00) – Ronaldo vs. Messi: One Last Time?

(41:00) – Who’s the World Cup Dark Horse?

(49:00) – Predicting the 2026 World Cup Winner

(51:30) – Breaking Down the Remaining Six WC Spots

(56:00) – How Far Will the USMNT Go in 2026?

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