The World Cup draw has set the stage for significant matchups, including Erling Haaland vs. Kylian Mbappe and potential knockout clashes between giants like Germany and France, or Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
The expanded tournament welcomes debutants like Curacao, who face Germany, and Jordan, set to play Argentina. The draw itself was a lengthy affair, featuring entertainment and speeches before the actual pairings were revealed.
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