PlayIQ World Cup: Japan's Offensive Structure
An analysis of Japan's offensive structure at the 2026 World Cup.
PlayIQ World Cup: Japan's Defensive Structure
Japan's 2026 World Cup ended in the Round of 32, but their compact, adaptable block showed real tactical identity. Part 1 of 2: how they defended, and where discipline tipped into passivity.
PlayIQ World Cup: Canada vs Morocco — Tactical Preview
A look at both teams' tactical approaches ahead of their Round of 16 meeting — and the key battle that could decide the match.
PlayIQ World Cup: Norway's Tactical Toolbox
A deep tactical breakdown of Norway's build-up against high blocks at the 2026 World Cup — where individual brilliance from Sørloth and Haaland masks a lack of collective tools that could limit how far they go.
PlayIQ World Cup: Germany vs Ivory Coast
A tactical breakdown of Germany's comeback against Ivory Coast — how the Ivorians' compact pressing and Diomandé's transitions troubled Germany, and how Nagelsmann's second-half adjustments removed the spaces they thrived in.
PlayIQ World Cup: South Korea
A tactical breakdown of South Korea's attacking structure and characteristics from their 2-1 win against Czech Republic.
PlayIQ World Cup: Brazil vs Morocco
The first in our PlayIQ World Cup series — a tactical breakdown of Brazil vs Morocco through pitch control and passing-option models, where fine margins decided the game.
Applied Pitch Control #3: Repositioning
We use repositioning to examine an offensive case from the Norwegian Cup Final and a defensive breakdown from Brann's defeat to Sarpsborg 08.
Applied Pitch Control #2: Passing Options
Building on Part 1, we layer pitch control with passing option models to assess decision-making in the Norwegian cup final between SK Brann and Bodø/Glimt.
Applied Pitch Control #1: Relevant Space
We apply our pitch control model to the recent derby between SK Brann and Viking — exploring how control of space translates from theory into practical match insight.