Eliminated teams still playing for World Cup pride: 'We're not going to come out and roll over'

CBS Sports HeadlinesDespite fears of meaningless matches in the expanded 48-team field, eliminated nations are fighting for pride and history ahead of the knockout stage

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Eliminated teams still playing for World Cup pride: ‘We’re not going to come out and roll over’

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