Previous FIFA World Cup staged in North America have proved happy hunting grounds for the South American sides.

Whenever the tournament has been held in the Concacaf region, the trophy has ended up heading south. Brazil were victors in Mexico 1970 and USA '94, while Argentina triumphed in Mexico in 1986.

After Friday's draw to determine the groups for the 2026 tournament in Canada, Mexico and the U.S., what are the chances of another win for CONMEBOL?

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ARGENTINA

Lionel Scaloni brought the trophy on to the stage ahead of the draw, and the Argentina coach has every right to dream of h

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