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Football tracking data uncovers rival tactics beyond TV formations before 2026 World Cup

From June 11, countless millions of people will be following the football World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. They will discuss their team's performance, talk like experts about tactics and formations, and cower behind the sofa during penalty shootouts. But a lot of what comes across as gut ins...

Football tracking data uncovers rival tactics beyond TV formations before 2026 World Cup
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From June 11, countless millions of people will be following the football World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. They will discuss their team's performance, talk like experts about tactics and formations, and cower behind the sofa during penalty shootouts. But a lot of what comes across as gut instinct and long-established football wisdom can now be verified with the help of data.

Originally published at Phys.org

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