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France is one of the heavy favorites to win the World Cup. This is what makes them so good
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 30, 2026
· 10 min read
By Ben Church, CNN
(CNN) — Note: This story first appeared in The Beautiful Game by CNN Sports, our daily newsletter on all things World Cup. To subscribe, click here.
Late goals, refereeing controversy, stunning upsets and two box office penalty shootouts – yesterday was everything the World...
Key takeaway We’ll also see co-host Mexico look to reach the last 16 when they face Ecuador in the jaw-dropping Estadio Azteca (I’m jealous of anyone who’s there tonight).
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Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 10 min
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(CNN) — Note: This story first appeared in The Beautiful Game by CNN Sports, our daily newsletter on all things World Cup. To subscribe, click here.
Late goals, refereeing controversy, stunning upsets and two box office penalty shootouts – yesterday was everything the World...
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