A tactical analysis in international football. Original analysis published by CaughtOffside.
The analysis
Let us examine a development in international football that deserves thorough analysis. We now have the final groups for the 2026 World Cup after last night’s play-off results as Italy is set to once again be absent from the world’s biggest international tournament.
The data and context reveal far more than the headline suggests.
Original source: Full reporting on this story is available at CaughtOffside. This article summarises key facts from that report and adds context about international football.
