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The Long View: England's Blank Canvas Problem
England had 80% possession against Ghana and scored nothing. DR Congo are going to do the same thing to them at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The numbers from both group stages tell a more complicated story than England's six-point finish suggests.

Jason Longshore
Jun 306 min read


Johny Placide's Last Stand: Morocco Beats Haiti 4-2 in Atlanta World Cup Thriller
Johny Placide made seven saves in his final international match as Morocco defeated Haiti 4-2 in Group C at the 2026 World Cup in Atlanta. Wilson Isidor scored a stunning goal.

Jason Longshore
Jun 244 min read


The Long View: Organization Is Its Own Kind of Talent
Cabo Verde committed one foul in 90 minutes against Spain. They lost the ball in dangerous areas 52 times and still did not concede. The numbers behind the most disciplined defensive performance of the 2026 World Cup.

Jason Longshore
Jun 1511 min read


The Blue Sharks Hold
Cabo Verde held Spain to a 0-0 draw in their first-ever World Cup match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Vozinha, Diney Borges, and the Blue Sharks made history in Atlanta.

Jason Longshore
Jun 155 min read


No More Nevers
FIFA, KultureCity, and Hisense are making the 2026 World Cup the first sensory-inclusive tournament in history. Here is what that looks like at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Jason Longshore
May 224 min read
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