The 2026 FIFA World Cup is almost here and we’re diving into every group ahead of the biggest tournament in football history.
In this special edition of World Cup Lowdown, hosted by Kieran Burke and featuring former League of Ireland manager Shane Keegan, we go group-by-group through all 48 teams, highlighting the nations to watch, potential dark horses and the teams most likely to progress to the knockout stages.
We also reveal our favourite outright selections, Golden Boot picks and best-value betting angles for the tournament, while sharing a selection of Bet Builders for some of the opening matches.
⚽ Favourite World Cup Memories ⚽ Group-by-group World Cup preview ⚽ Tournament winner predictions ⚽ Golden Boot selections ⚽ Dark horses & surprise packages ⚽ Best Bet Builders for the opening fixtures
Who will lift the trophy in North America? Which superstar will finish as the tournament’s top scorer? Tune in for our full 2026 World Cup preview.
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– 2026 FIFA World Cup Preview & Guide: Everything You Need to Know
