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Explained: Why both games of one group in FIFA World Cup 2026's matchweek 3 are taking place at same time

With 48 of 102 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 done, the tournament is heading into its business end as the third and final matchweek of group stage matches will begin on Wednesday (June 24) with ...
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Why are World Cup matches being played simultaneously at the end of group stage?

WASHINGTON — As the group stage of the World Cup nears a close, some fans may be wondering why so games are happening simultaneously. The reason has nothing to do with the expanded 48-team format and ...