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  "title": "HOW MANY Rounds ARE IN THE World CUP",
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  "summary": "Informational queries and explanatory coverage about tournament structure, rounds, and bracket progression for the 2026 World Cup",
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      "label": "World Cup ‘crunch time’ has arrived. Here are the storylines to watch.",
      "source": "The Washington Post",
      "url": "https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/06/29/star-scorers-titanic-matchups-pressure-world-cup-crunch-time/"
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