Data Analysis
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has challenged one of football’s longest-standing assumptions: that the traditional elite will inevitably prevail. Instead, this tournament has been defined by the emergence of organised, tactically disciplined underdogs capable of competing with, and eliminating, some of the world’s biggest footballing nations. Paraguay’
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Match Analysis
England faced DR Congo in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the match ended with a 2-1 win for the English following a late comeback. DR Congo were able to score the first goal, but were ultimately unable to protect their lead despite having
Data Analysis
African football enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup carrying greater expectations than ever before. The expansion to 48 teams has increased the continent’s representation, while recent international tournaments have demonstrated that African nations are no longer merely capable of isolated upsets; they are increasingly able to compete consistently with