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2026 FIFA World Cup predictions, picking every game: England vs. Spain; Messi vs. Ronaldo; USMNT end drought

Newseze Wire·Tue, Jun 9, 1:00 PMWire: CBS Sports
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2026 FIFA World Cup predictions, picking every game: England vs. Spain; Messi vs. Ronaldo; USMNT end drought

The 48-team field produces some incredible matchups in the knockout stages, and the U.S. go on to win their first knockout game at the World Cup since 2002

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