It was to be a repeat of the 2022 World Cup semi-final in more ways than one as France met with Morocco in Boston for 2026’s opening quarter-final. Four years ago, France would eliminate the tournament’s dark horses 2-0. This time around, Morocco had shed the element of surprise surrounding their team’s success, but they […]
When things weren’t going well for Argentina, Lionel Scaloni changed the game with his tactical and personnel tweaks. Egypt’s strength in transition put them in a good position and caused Argentina problems defensively. Argentina’s second half substitutes made the difference with Lionel Messi having an impact for Argentina once again. Tactical analysis and match report […]
Co-hosts United States saw their historic 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign come to an abrupt and painful end as an efficient, tactically superior Belgium side secured a commanding 4-1 victory in their Round of 16 clash at Seattle Stadium. Rudi Garcia’s surprising tactical blueprint paid off exquisitely, engineered around an incredible first-half brace from Charles De […]
The last meeting of these Iberian nations marked the only major blot on the record of Spain’s head coach in his three-year tenure. La Roja might not have stoked the fires of their fans with a pulsating performance on this occasion, but they managed to avenge that blow on the biggest international stage with a […]
England were able to take the lead in the first half with a Jude Bellingham double after playing a conservative game against the hosts. In the second half, a red card forced them to defend deep with ten men. Grit, determination, and some astute tactical adjustments saw them through in the end. Tactical analysis and […]
Wide traps and a compact medium block from Canada restricted the Morocco national team and made Mohamed Ouahbi’s side look short of solutions. Setpieces proved once again effective in unlocking games, as Ounahi’s low strike changed the course of the story. After that event, Morocco resorted to transitions, exposing Canada’s subpar rest defense in counterattacks. […]
If not for Bradley Barcola picking up a yellow in the first half or Michael Olise for wagging his finger, you would have thought that the referee forgot to pack his cards. Paraguay would come out spotless in a match that was littered with hacks and fouls, as they successfully broke up a France attack […]
Colombia eventually emerged victors in their Round of 32 clash against Ghana in Kansas City, winning by a 1-0 margin to qualify for the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A goal from Jhon Arias in the first half was enough to settle the game in the end although Colombia dominated proceedings, […]
Cape Verde’s persistence was enough to extend their qualification hopes for an extra thirty minutes but Argentina’s quality in decisive moments proved to be the difference between both sides. Lisandro Martinez and Lionel Messi’s impact was the difference between with both putting in shifts in the attacking third. Tactical analysis and match report by Ebuka […]
Egypt produced one of the most memorable results in the nation’s football history, defeating Australia 4-2 on penalties after a fiercely contested 1-1 draw to secure their first-ever qualification for the FIFA World Cup Round of 16. Emam Ashour gave the Pharaohs an early advantage with a well-taken header, before Australia drew level through a […]