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NFL meets FIFA: Predicting the 2027 Super Bowl champion, World Cup-style

What if the NFL season played out like the World Cup? We drew groups, picked every matchup and followed the bracket all the way to the Super Bowl

By The Daily News New York

Jul 9, 2026, 8:40 AM· Updated Jul 9, 2026, 9:45 AM· 1 min read

NFL meets FIFA: Predicting the 2027 Super Bowl champion, World Cup-style — Credit: CBS Sports NY

What if the NFL season played out like the World Cup? We drew groups, picked every matchup and followed the bracket all the way to the Super Bowl

Source: CBS Sports NY

Source: CBS Sports NY

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