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The Favorites Are Still Here. Comfort Is Not.

From giant killers to dramatic victories, the World Cup proves that tradition still matters, but no one gets an easy ride

Published on July 4, 2026


The Favorites Are Still Here. Comfort Is Not.

There is an old World Cup tradition. People look at the knockout bracket, point at the biggest names and confidently predict who will move on. So far... they have mostly been right.

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