Set-Piece Analysis
Set-pieces have been an increasingly decisive part of football over the past few years, and international teams are attempting to maximise the fine margins at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In response to rule changes and tactical shifts, this year's tournament has been a fascinating case study
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Match Analysis
Croatia met Ghana for their third and final match of Group L in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and Kockasti beat the Black Stars 2-1. It is a result that earns Zlatko Dalić’s side second spot in the group. Now, they travel to Toronto to face Portugal in
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Match Analysis
Two teams with a lot of history met in Dallas for one of the most high-profile matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage. England have some bad memories against Croatia, who knocked them out in the 2018 World Cup semi-finals. England did get some revenge in
Data Analysis
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup rapidly approaching, attention is increasingly shifting away from qualification campaigns and towards a more important question: who will win the World Cup? Europe once again arrives with several of the tournament’s strongest contenders. Spain, France, England, Portugal and Germany all possess elite-level
Head Coach Analysis
Coming off reaching the finals in 2018 and the semi-finals in 2022, Croatia are looking for another deep run in North America this summer. The golden generation of the Croatian national team is more than likely going to come to an end after this World Cup. The core from
Player Analysis
At a time when the traditional number nine is gradually disappearing from the modern game, Dion Drena Beljo represents a refreshing profile of striker. Combining physical dominance, intelligent movement and effective link play, the Dinamo Zagreb forward has emerged as one of the most complete attacking prospects in Croatian football.
Training Analysis
Nowadays, a 4-3-3 formation is one of the most commonly used formations for possession-based teams with technical midfielders. However, to press the opposition, there are many different 4-3-3 pressing strategies for football coaches to use. Whereas some sides remain in their initial 4-3-3