- Today’s World Cup spotlight is on Groups E and F — Sweden, fresh off a 5-1 win over Tunisia, can clinch the top spot if they beat the Netherlands.
- Germany started strong with a convincing win over Curaçao, while Ivory Coast snatched a 1-0 stoppage-time victory over Ecuador; Ecuador vs. Curaçao now becomes a must-get result for both.
- Betting markets list big-name heavy favorites (Spain, Argentina, Brazil, England, USA, Mexico, Germany among others), which makes for fun debate about whether the favorites will dominate or surprises are coming.
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