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A larger World Cup had some worrying the competition would suffer. It hasn't
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A larger World Cup had some worrying the competition would suffer. It hasn't

NPR News · Jun 22, 2026, 5:00 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

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This year's edition of the FIFA World Cup continues to be thrilling with unexpected performances from tournament first-timers and surprising results from some of the favorites.

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