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I don't think I like the Group Stage being decided only on 2 games

I think I would have preferred to see FIFA go with either 12 groups of 4 or decide to play everyone twice (16 groups of 3).

(In response to this post by VTDante)

Posted: 06/17/2018 at 3:36PM

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