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Co-hosts USA are the favourites top Group D but the Stars & Stripes could be upstaged by a nation going under the radar

Given their superb performances at Euro 2024, it is no surprise to see that Spain are not only favourites to top Group H but also become champions of the world for the second time in their history.

Switzerland are a progressive side and some shrewd observers are tipping them to make a deep impression at this summer's World Cup.

Co-hosts USA get their World Cup campaign under way against Paraguay and the Stars & Stripes could shine in LA.

Mexico last tasted defeat in a major tournament home qualifier in September 2017 - losing 2-1 to Germany as they fell short in their quest to reach the 2018 World Cup. Since then they have hosted 17 qualifiers, winning 13 and drawing four.

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Thomas Tuchel is preparing to deploy an experimental line up for England's first fixture of 2026 but it could backfire as Croatia will be stern opponents in their group opener at this summer's finals.

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