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  "publishedAt": "2026-06-25T16:00:00.000Z",
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  "textContent": "Update: The Netherlands’ win and Japan’s draw with Sweden on Thursday night locked in the USMNT’s round-of-32 matchup: Bosnia and Herzegovina. The U.S. Men’s National Team clinched its spot in the World Cup knockout stage with a game to spare. But thanks to the seeding formula FIFA implemented for its first 48-team field, the USMNT […]",
  "title": "World Cup Seeding Rules Designed to Leave Doubt Until the Final Whistle"
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