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Morocco: Control without possession

Here, we examine how Morocco imposed control on games without the ball, using a disciplined mid-block to deny central progression and dictate opposition possession.

Part 2

Croatia: Evolving third-player combinations

Find out how Croatia’s midfield mastered the art of third-player combinations in Qatar, using Luka Modrić, Marcelo Brozović and Mateo Kovačić to manipulate pressure, create space and progress play with remarkable intelligence and flexibility.

Part 3

France: Rest attack enhances counter-attacking efficiency

In part 3, we analyse how France’s pre-organised rest attack, built around Kylian Mbappé’s high, wide positioning out of possession, increased counter-attack efficiency while forcing opponents into strategic trade-offs.

Part 4

Argentina: Ball proximity in possession

Here, we explore how Argentina’s utilisation of ball proximity in possession facilitated control through retention, progression through nearby support around the ball, and the creation of attacking advantages.