Statistic Based Football Opinions and Insights

The opening round of the World Cup has delivered everything fans could have hoped for. Goals have flowed freely for the likes of the USA, England and Germany, while shocks, disappointments and defensive masterclasses have already shaped the tournament narrative. Messi has registered the first World Cup hat-trick of his career, and the trio of Haaland, Mbappé and Kane have all found the net twice to remind everyone why they are considered among the world's best. Yet while the

Throughout every World Cup, there is always a surprise nation which goes far in the tournament, making an unprecedented appearance in the latter rounds. This year, it is expected to be a very open competition, with many emerging nations starting to assemble strong squads. This demonstrates the rise in ability of these countries at the youth level as more nations look to rival the big boys of international football. However, it can make the choice for a dark horse very difficu

World Cup 2026 is right around the corner, and the anticipation is climbing day by day. This year’s competition is on track to be one of the biggest yet. More countries. More games. More football. Although it is said at every World Cup, this year’s really does feel like the end of an era for some of the biggest names in international football. For the likes of Messi, Ronaldo and Neymar, it must surely be their last World Cup in addition to many other huge names. Although the