- U.S. momentum — Folarin Balogun starred with a brace and Weston McKennie looks set to be key with Christian Pulisic unavailable; is the U.S. a real contender now?
- Surprise package — Australia stunned Türkiye thanks to dynamic newcomer Nestory Irankunda and midfield energy from Connor Metcalfe; any other upset picks?
- Headliners to watch — Scotland vs Morocco (McGinn vs young Bouaddi/Brahim Díaz) and Brazil vs Haiti (Vinícius Jr. the big threat, Marquinhos to steady Brazil) — which clash are you most excited about?
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