The biggest surprise of this World Cup isn't a team—it's the lack of "small" teams.


The expanded 48-team format was expected to create more one-sided matches. Instead, it has done the opposite. Newcomers and underdogs have shown they're tactically organized, physically prepared, and fearless enough to compete with traditional giants. �
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Maybe this tournament is reminding us of something football has always known: history wins headlines, but matches are won in the present.
In 2026, the gap between favorites and outsiders feels smaller than ever—and that's making every knockout game impossible to predict.
⚽ That's exactly what a World Cup should be.

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