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Group stage or knockouts?

Top answer: Group-stage discovery (50%)

In a Footy26 fan poll that closed on July 29, 2026, 10 fans weighed in: 50% picked Group-stage discovery, while 50% went for Knockout-round drama.

Final

Group stage or knockouts?

Group-stage discovery50%
Knockout-round drama50%

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