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World Cup Daily: Matches and storylines for June 21
Spain and Belgium will look to overcome opening draws to help define their groups. We'll be looking for Cabo Verde to continue their feel-good story.
World Cup Daily: Matches and storylines for June 20
Netherlands, Sweden, and Japan all have realistic shots of winning Group F, while Germany looks ready to extend its lead in Group E, depending on what a surprised Ecuador does.
World Cup Daily: Matches and storylines for June 19
The U.S. and Australia play for supremacy in Group D on Friday, while the three tracks for Brazil, Morocco, and Scotland get a little more defined.
World Cup Daily: Matches and storylines for June 18
Canada and Mexico will continue World Cup play on Thursday, with the teams in very different positions — but still able to win their groups. Also, we quickly tour what we learned in the first group stage matches.