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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 semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup. England did get some
Set-Piece Analysis
England’s opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup takes place against Croatia, which is arguably their toughest fixture in the group. Set plays could play a crucial role for England at the World Cup, particularly in tight games. “We also have specialists with us for all different kinds
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
Data Analysis
When Thomas Tuchel accepted the England job in October 2024, the expectation surrounding the national team was clear: anything short of winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup would be viewed as failure. Before a ball has even been kicked in North America, Tuchel’s first major controversy has already emerged
Tactical Theory
The long-line pass is probably one of the simplest passes in football and is, therefore, a common pattern for progressing the ball further up the pitch in wide areas. However, this kind of pass has some advantages and disadvantages, and this tactical theory piece will try to identify them.