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match-ups

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This 48-team World Cup has produced some intriguing match-ups and several impressive performances by lower-ranked sides against the world's top teams.

From BBC Jun. 26, 2026

The upcoming primaries will set the stage for November’s most critical match-ups.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 3, 2026

It will be the first opportunity to purchase single-match tickets based on the exact match-ups of each game.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 6, 2025

Spaniard Alcaraz had the edge over Sinner over the course of the season, winning four of their six match-ups, which all decided top-level tournaments, and pipping his rival to the year-end world number one spot.

From Barron's Nov. 16, 2025

In either case, you will have the next week to confirm or rearrange these match-ups and choose your team names, though you can do either immediately if you prefer.

From The Alembic Plot A Terran Empire novel by Wilson, Ann