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World Cup Crib Notes: Day 14

In a day without marquee matchups in Brazil, the World Cup game that is most likely to feature two knockout-stage teams also projects to be the biggest blowout. France vs. Ecuador is the best of an uninspiring lineup. The match that could decide who advances in Group E will feature the tournament’s most-explosive offense. Argentina vs. […]

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World Cup Crib Notes: Day 13

Tuesday’s match to watch is Italy vs. Uruguay, essentially a must-win duel (for Uruguay at least) between the 16th- and 10th-best sides in the world according to ESPN’s Soccer Power Index (SPI). A surprisingly close second? Costa Rica-England, which features a group leader and an eliminated team with nothing but pride to play for. In […]

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World Cup Crib Notes: Day 13

Tuesday’s match to watch is Italy vs. Uruguay, essentially a must-win duel (for Uruguay at least) between the 16th- and 10th-best sides in the world according to ESPN’s Soccer Power Index (SPI). A surprisingly close second? Costa Rica-England, which features a group leader and an eliminated team with nothing but pride to play for. In […]

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World Cup Advancement Scenarios For Groups C And D

Tuesday’s World Cup matches will determine which teams advance from Groups C and D. Although Colombia and Costa Rica are locks for the Round of 16, and England is eliminated, it remains to be determined which side will come out on top of each group. Let’s take a look at the possibilities in Brazil. Group […]

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World Cup Advancement Scenarios For Groups C And D

Tuesday’s World Cup matches will determine which teams advance from Groups C and D. Although Colombia and Costa Rica are locks for the Round of 16, and England is eliminated, it remains to be determined which side will come out on top of each group. Let’s take a look at the possibilities in Brazil. Group […]

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