Great stories, little jeopardy - does the new World Cup format work?
New format, new teams and fascinating storylines. But did the new World Cup group stage really work?
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Key People
Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portuguese professional footballer and the all-time leading scorer in international football.
Erling Haaland is a Norwegian professional footballer known for his impressive goal-scoring record.
President of FIFA.
Harry Kane is a professional footballer and captain of the England national team.
Kylian Mbappe is a French professional footballer known for his speed and scoring ability.
Lionel Messi is a renowned Argentine soccer player, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
Vozinha is a standout player known for their performance in football.
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New format, new teams and fascinating storylines. But did the new World Cup group stage really work?
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