Only a few members of Belgium's golden generation will be at this summer's World Cup. Can the younger members of their squad help take the nation's legends to glory? The post Can Belgium’s Next Generation Get the Golden Generation Over the Line? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
We preview the FIFA World Cup 2026 groups, looking at the biggest storylines and Opta supercomputer predictions ahead of this summer’s tournament in North America. The post FIFA World Cup 2026 Groups: The Opta Supercomputer Predictions appeared first on Opta Analyst .
With 72 games to be played across 12 World Cup groups even before we get to the knockouts, we’ve picked out 10 that you should be sure to set your alarm for. The post You Can’t Watch All 72 World Cup Group Games, So Here Are 10 to Make Sure You Don’t Miss appeared first on Opta Analyst .
We analyse how West Germany and Austria seemingly colluded at the 1982 World Cup in a match later dubbed the 'Disgrace of Gijón'. The post The Non-Aggression Pact: Quantifying the ‘Disgrace of Gijón’ appeared first on Opta Analyst .
The smallest nation ever to qualify for a FIFA World Cup by population and area, Curaçao arrive at the 2026 tournament unbeaten in qualifying. The post Curaçao’s World Cup Dream Is Built on Dutch Influence and Caribbean Spirit appeared first on Opta Analyst .
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is just around the corner, but who will light up the competition and land the Golden Ball award? The post Golden Ball Contenders: Who Will Be the Best Player at the 2026 World Cup? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
We assess the leading contenders for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot, using the statistics to evaluate who is best placed to finish as the tournament’s top scorer. The post Who Will Win the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot? appeared first on Opta Analyst .
Uzbekistan will play their first ever FIFA World Cup game at Mexico City's Azteca. A ground synonymous with some iconic moments, they couldn't have chosen a more suitable arena to make their own slice of history. The post Uzbekistan Adventure No Mere Result of World Cup Expansion, But the Result of a Nationwide Vision appeared first on Opta Analyst .