
World Cup 2026: Argentina and Brazil Advance as the Expanded Format Takes Shape
Argentina beat Australia 4-1 and Brazil overcame Mexico 2-1. Beyond the scorelines, the 48-team tournament is already revealing what the new structure rewards.
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