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He added: "We are the favourites. We play against our own expectations. We expect to go further than the round of 32, so why should the public not expect that?"
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
“It is a new competition that has started today. We did play well, but we were timid.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026
The smallest country ever to advance out of World Cup group play, Cape Verde had just seven shots on target in the group stage, according to FIFA.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
Her deep ties to the Texas market are expected to play a key role as the company establishes itself across the state.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026
“You should roll with us. We’re going to play a show. Natives from all over will be there, according to this guy,” Awesiinh says as he pats my shoulder.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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