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This is how the 2026 Padel World Championship group stage looks: these are the rivals for Spain and Argentina

The 2026 Padel World Championship has officially determined its group stage lineups following a draw held this morning. Competition begins on November 2, with the men's and women's tournaments featuring four groups each.

In the men's draw, Spain faces the United Arab Emirates, Sweden, and Paraguay in Group B, while Argentina joins France, Australia, and the Netherlands in Group A. The women's side places Spain in Group A alongside Brazil, Germany, and Great Britain, whereas Argentina competes in Group B against France, Chile, and Belgium.

Matches are scheduled for Monday through Wednesday, utilizing a best-of-three format. The top two teams from every group will advance to the knockout phase. The quarter-finals are set for Thursday, followed by the semi-finals on Friday and the championship finals on Saturday.

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