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Teams and players to watch as the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off Thursday with 48 teams competing in the tournament. Poppy Miller, lead host of CBS Sports Golazo Network, shares her list of key players and top teams to watch.
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