The UEFA qualifying draw has been announced, with England facing Serbia in Group K alongside Albania and Latvia. The teams from Pot 1 are also discussed, with only Group I seen as potentially tricky for them.
Groups Announced for the UEFA World Cup Qualifying Draw
Group K: England’s Opponents
England will face Serbia in Group K, along with Albania and Latvia. The other teams in the group are Andorra, who have a world ranking of 171, and no previous wins against England. Latvia is ranked 140th in the world, eight places higher than their lowest-ever ranking.
Analysis of Group Chances
The article discusses the chances of each team in the group, with Northern Ireland seen as unlikely to qualify for the World Cup.
Other Groups Announced
Wales will go again this time around in Group J alongside Belgium, North Macedonia, Kazakhstan, and Liechtenstein. Scotland have got the taste for major tournaments in recent years but might struggle to end their drought of not qualifying for a World Cup since 1998. Norway is seen as having a tough task against the loser of Germany and Italy.
Pot 1 Teams
The article also discusses the teams from Pot 1, with only Group I being seen as potentially tricky for them.
England’s Opponents Analyzed
England’s opponents are analysed, with Andorra and Latvia seen as unlikely to cause any trouble.
Overview of the UEFA 2026 World Cup Qualifying Draw
Groups for the UEFA 2026 World Cup Qualifying Tournament
The following groups have been announced:
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Group A: [list of teams]
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Group J: Wales, Belgium, North Macedonia, Kazakhstan, Liechtenstein
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Group K: England, Serbia, Albania, Latvia, Andorra
Analysis of Teams in Each Group
The article provides analysis on the chances of each team in their respective groups. For example:
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England’s group (Group K) is seen as not being an easy draw, but they should be able to win without too much fuss.
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Northern Ireland is seen as unlikely to qualify for the World Cup.
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Scotland might struggle to end their drought of not qualifying for a World Cup since 1998.
