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Jun 26, 2026
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Supersized World Cup bracket proves you can’t have too much of a good thing
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OPINION
Supersized World Cup bracket proves you can’t have too much of a good thing
CATHAL KELLY
PUBLISHED JUNE 26, 2026
UPDATED YESTERDAY
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Ecuador's win over Germany in a riveting World Cup match on Thursday propelled the country into the knockout stage and inspired the president to declare Friday a national holiday.
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