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will be playing

  • future progressive of play.

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Spain, the reigning European champion, will be playing to put a second star on its jersey to match the one it won in 2010.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland also found out who they will be playing for a place at the World Cup.

From BBC Jun. 18, 2026

That’s a role the investment banks will be playing this time with the green-shoe issuance.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 14, 2026

Meanwhile, Ivory Coast and Senegal will be playing without official fan delegations for the first time due to US visa denials.

From Barron's Jun. 12, 2026

But I just keep imagining how this will be playing back in 13.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins