Switzerland dominated the period after Argentina’s opening goal. After much momentum, they eventually got an equalizer after being better in larger spells of the game. Argentina’s decision to sit back and defend deep while conceding momentum and possession gave Switzerland a lifeline. The red card given to Switzerland killed all their momentum later in the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Argentina’s identity was on full display through direct attacking play between the lines, creating space for each other to attack with runners. Austria’s exposed defensive approach allowed Lionel Messi to dictate play and punish his opponent. Argentina’s power and intensity in midfield and defence helped to neutralize Austria’s attacking intent. We decided to make this […]
Algeria couldn’t cope with the physicality of the Argentine midfield while trying to break down their mid-block. On the other end of the pitch, Argentina used the spaces between the lines and in transition phases to punish their opponent. Messi’s masterclass in the final third was the cutting edge in this game alongside Argentina’s fierce […]
The passing of the torch or the crowning of a glorious legacy? Two stars graced the grandest global stages in a fixture whose symbolic significance would dominate the narrative. Only one could take home the trophy, but both figures lived up to the billing in a spectacle for the ages. Tactical analysis and match report […]
Croatia’s midfield is their biggest strength, and they had their fair share of possession here while struggling to threaten in forward areas. Argentina were happy to let this happen, knowing that they were sharper in attack. Lionel Messi and Julián Álvarez were the stars of this match, sharing three goals between them as Argentina eased […]
Lionel Messi brought his absolute best and a well-organized Argentina looked all but qualified for the semi-finals on a two-goal lead. Until the ultimate all-in rendition of a plan B hit them in the form of two Wout Weghorst goals, and the match went to extra-time. Despite Argentina’s upper hand, penalties were needed to see […]
Australia showed plenty of character in this game as Argentina struggled to break them down defensively. However, Argentina were ruthless when it mattered as Lionel Messi put them ahead, before Julián Álvarez pounced on Mathew Ryan’s mistake to extend the lead. This was enough of a cushion for Argentina to see the game out despite […]
Argentina showed some improvement over the structural issues they have faced in possession so far in the tournament as they advanced into the knockout rounds here. Their opponents Poland played an extremely passive game and contributed almost nothing going forward, allowing Argentina to dictate play easily throughout. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. Poland […]