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			<news:publication_date><![CDATA[2026-06-19T14:30:35+00:00]]></news:publication_date>
			<news:title><![CDATA[2026 World Cup: ‘We have a chance’ – South Africa boss Broos optimistic of knockout football]]></news:title>
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