All 48 teams have played twice now, so let's revisit our Power Rankings. What do our writers and experts think the field of favorites looks like as we get closer to the round of 32?
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ESPNESPNOdds for every team to advance from its group through the knockout stage and to win the 2026 World Cup.
Jude Bellingham avoided a red card for covering his mouth in a verbal confrontation with Jordan Ayew during England's goalless draw with Ghana because it was "not in a confrontational manner," sources have told ESPN.
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Paul the Octopus correctly predicted 8 of 8 matches at World Cup 2010, including the final. He had a better record than most pundits.
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