What gives Latin America the edge?

AFTER the early shadow boxing it seems as though this could turn out to be the World Cup of upsets.

The European teams have been struggling to find their best form — or in some cases any form at all.

Italy and France have not just been beaten but humiliated in the first round. Never before have the previous champions and runners-up both finished bottom of their groups.

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