I think this was more due to 8/12 3rd place teams advancing

I think this was more due to 8/12 3rd place teams advancing
by ChicagoWave03 (2026-07-08 19:59:44)

In reply to: I did think the group stage was watered down posted by rumrunner

than necessarily indicatove of a lower relative entertainment value of the games themselves. I agree it was perhaps less... on edge drama with potential high profile teams crashing out early.

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I agree. The games themselves were entertaining. * - rumrunner 2026-07-08 21:03:34