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It's been a thrilling start to the World Cup. Here are the highlights and what's next

It's been a thrilling start to the World Cup. Here are the highlights and what's next
NPR News Monday 15 June 2026, 09:00 UTC By Russell Lewis 1 min read
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Now that the FIFA World Cup is underway in Mexico, Canada and the U.S., the drama has shifted to the fields where there have been several surprising results heading into the first full week.(Image credit: Patrick T. Fallon)

Now that the FIFA World Cup is underway in Mexico, Canada and the U.S., the drama has shifted to the fields where there have been several surprising results heading into the first full week.

(Image credit: Patrick T. Fallon)

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