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You hear Erling Haaland before you see him. For Argentina’s backline, the nightmare will not be his first touch; it…

Van Dijk’s influence on set pieces begins before the ball leaves the taker’s boot. The shirts bunch together. Studs scratch…

Argentina’s goalkeeping structure gives Rodri his first target before Emiliano Martínez even strikes the ball. The stadium tightens. The centre-backs…

Haaland will exploit the Mexico counter-attack in the instant El Tri mistake open grass for safety. Listen past the roar…

De Bruyne’s Golden Boot Race makes Portugal the team to beat because Belgium’s brilliance now reads like dependency, while Portugal’s…

France’s false nine problem starts with the empty patch Antoine Griezmann used to patrol. Not loudly. Not with chest thumps.…

Canada’s back line will decide whether June 12 in Toronto becomes a national roar or a public autopsy. FIFA’s match…

Canada’s weak midfield rotation is no longer a quiet tactical concern. It has moved into the center of the room.…

Foden’s high press is England’s route to beating France because the old plan already failed. England played well in Qatar.…

Mexico will struggle with De Bruyne’s pace because the danger now arrives before the sprint. Kevin De Bruyne no longer…