The 2026 World Cup begins in Mexico with a record 48 teams, as defending champions Argentina, European champions Spain, and 2022 finalists France emerge as leading favourites.

Indy Sport’s writers have made their selections for USA, Canada and Mexico 2026

Lionel Messi's Argentina, the reigning champions, will begin their defense of the trophy against Algeria in Group J in Kansas City on June 16.

A closer look at the teams being tipped to go all the way in North America