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Why are World Cup underdogs doing so well?

BBC Sport 26 June 2026, 09:18 UTC 26 Jun 2026

Why are World Cup underdogs doing so well? — BBC Sport

Are the surprise results achieved by lower-ranked teams in the World Cup a matter of luck - or clever planning and execution?

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