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

By Russell LewisJune 22, 2026·Source: NPR·0 views

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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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