The expanded, mammoth 48-team layout of the 2026 FIFA World Cup across Canada, Mexico, and the United States promised a relentless onslaught of football. If Week 1 was about setting the stage, Week 2 (June 18 to June 24, 2026) was the crucible where group dynamics shattered, heavyweights asserted dominance, and host nations experienced historic highs.
As the second round of group-stage fixtures concluded and the dramatic final matchday sequence began for Groups A, B, and C on June 24, the...
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