Have World Cup changes damaged the final round of the group stage?

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Concerns have been raised about the impact of World Cup format changes on the competitiveness and integrity of the final round of group stages. With many teams already eliminated, questions persist about the excitement and fairness of the tournament's concluding matches.

With eight teams already having nothing to play for, has the jeopardy in the group stage at the World Cup been diminished? And are concerns over the integrity of competition justified?