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With 32 teams, the maths was simple - eight groups of four teams, with the top two going through to a last 16, then quarter-finals, semi-finals and a final.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

Investigators said they had seized eight vehicles, including a Ferrari 296 GTS valued at nearly $600,000; over $30 million in bank accounts; a custom $865,000 Bulgari necklace; and $1 million worth of other luxury jewelry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

"The DA will use the win as part of their campaign but if you analyse it, they won with eight votes. It was a very tight contest," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

South Korea will have to wait to find out whether it advances as one of the eight best third-place teams.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

At eight, he kissed a toad in exchange for a dish of ice cream.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney