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How matches are actually won, explained with the data.

Illustration for the Tactics article “A Phase-by-Phase Method for Analysing Croatia Against England”: an AI-generated editorial illustration showing an empty training ground at dawn with cones and markers laid out, with the headline set over it. Illustrative only, not a photograph of a real event.
Tactics
A Phase-by-Phase Method for Analysing Croatia Against England

To analyse Croatia against England, begin with each side's base shape. Then follow the…

5 Oct 2026 · Tom Whitfield
Illustration for the Tactics article “Greece versus Germany: tactical guide to an international fixture”: an AI-generated editorial illustration showing an empty training ground at dawn with cones and markers laid out, with the headline set over it. Illustrative only, not a photograph of a real event.
Tactics
Greece versus Germany: tactical guide to an international fixture

Greece against Germany is a meeting between national teams with contrasting football…

5 Oct 2026 · Tom Whitfield
Illustration for the Tactics article “What tactical problems do Portugal and Norway set each other?”: an AI-generated editorial illustration showing an empty training ground at dawn with cones and markers laid out, with the headline set over it. Illustrative only, not a photograph of a real event.
Tactics
What tactical problems do Portugal and Norway set each other?

Portugal tend to build patiently through full-backs who move into midfield. Norway tend…

4 Oct 2026 · Tom Whitfield
Illustration for the Tactics article “Head-to-head results can decide where France and Italy finish”: an AI-generated editorial illustration showing an empty training ground at dawn with cones and markers laid out, with the headline set over it. Illustrative only, not a photograph of a real event.
Tactics
Head-to-head results can decide where France and Italy finish

When France and Italy meet in the Nations League, the result counts for more than…

4 Oct 2026 · Tom Whitfield