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  The World Cup 2026 Was Worth Celebrating
  For all its debates about heat, travel and expansion, the 2026 World Cup offered an exceptional experience on the ground: a vast, varied and welcoming celebration of football culture.
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  Still a Player at 59
  Kazuyoshi Miura never entered the pitch at Nissan Stadium. Yet watching the 59-year-old warm up until the end offered a glimpse into something more interesting than another longevity record: why Kazu is still, quite simply, a football player.
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  Before the Trophy, There Was a Song
  Football has never been silent. From stadium chants to World Cup victory songs, music has become one of football’s universal languages—connecting supporters, cities, and unforgettable memories.
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  The New View Was Already There
  Japan’s World Cup ended in defeat against Brazil, but the performance changed how the world looked at Japanese football. This was not survival. It was collective intelligence.
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  The Soundtrack of Football
  Football has always had a soundtrack. From stadium anthems and World Cup songs to Japanese football music, this playlist explores how songs turn matches into shared memories.
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  Dallas Files #1
  A football stadium should not simply host ninety minutes of play. AT&T Stadium in Dallas demonstrates how architecture, public space and fan experience can create a destination where the World Cup begins long before kickoff.
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  Reading Group F Through Two Matches
  Japan and the Netherlands won differently, but the numbers reveal a shared strength: control. A closer look at Group F’s second round matches explains why both nations are emerging as genuine contenders.

Editor’s Note

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