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Big names, dark horses and subplots - reasons to watch each last 32 tie

Big names, dark horses and subplots - reasons to watch each last 32 tie
BBC Sport Sunday 28 June 2026, 06:35 UTC 1 min read
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BBC Sport shows why you should be interested in all of the World Cup's last-32 ties.

BBC Sport shows why you should be interested in all of the World Cup's last-32 ties.
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