World Cup 2026: Is the Competitive Gap Widening?
Despite being the largest World Cup in history, statistics suggest the competitive gap between the best and worst teams might be widening. The average winning margin in the group stages is higher than in any of the previous six tournaments.
This trend indicates that top-tier nations are securing more decisive victories over their underdog opponents.
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