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- Or, as FIFA would put it: the biggest first matchday ever, at the biggest World Cup ever.
- And despite FIFA's best efforts, the opening slate of matches was about as good as it gets.
- Of course, soccer is more random than any of the major American sports.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
Or, as FIFA would put it: the biggest first matchday ever, at the biggest World Cup ever.
And despite FIFA's best efforts, the opening slate of matches was about as good as it gets. We had hosts showing up, favorites falling off, players speaking out, stars stepping up, puppies pooping on platforms, and ... OK, I'll spare you any more alliteration.
Of course, soccer is more random than any of the major American sports. Favorites win way less often. There are barely any shots, let alone goals. We have only 90 minutes of data for each of these teams and that's just way too small of a sample size to say anything -- actually, who am I kidding?
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