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Canada's defensive block stretched out of shape after their press is bypassed against Morocco
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PlayIQ World Cup: Canada vs Morocco — Tactical Preview

A look at both teams' tactical approaches ahead of their Round of 16 meeting — and the key battle that could decide the match.

Mads Storebø·3 Jul 2026·2 min read
Norway's average positions and passing network overlaid on a PlayIQ Edge pitch during their 2026 World Cup group stage
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PlayIQ World Cup: Norway's Tactical Toolbox

A deep tactical breakdown of Norway's build-up against high blocks at the 2026 World Cup — where individual brilliance from Sørloth and Haaland masks a lack of collective tools that could limit how far they go.

Maxi Luedy
Maxi Luedy·30 Jun 2026·8 min read
Ivory Coast's compact defensive block drawn as a polygon with compactness metrics during their World Cup match against Germany
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PlayIQ World Cup: Germany vs Ivory Coast

A tactical breakdown of Germany's comeback against Ivory Coast — how the Ivorians' compact pressing and Diomandé's transitions troubled Germany, and how Nagelsmann's second-half adjustments removed the spaces they thrived in.

Herman Stautland & Mads Storebø·29 Jun 2026·8 min read
South Korea's box-shape midfield highlighted on a pitch-control overlay during their win over Czech Republic
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PlayIQ World Cup: South Korea

A tactical breakdown of South Korea's attacking structure and characteristics from their 2-1 win against Czech Republic.

Mads Storebø·24 Jun 2026·8 min read