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20 Incredible World Cup 2026 Stats You Need to Know

From the record-breaking 48-team format to the 5.5 billion expected global viewers, the numbers behind the biggest World Cup ever.

Mar 17, 2026 8 min read
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Matches in 2026
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Nations Competing
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Host Stadiums
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Premier League 2025–26: The Season in Numbers So Far
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Premier League 2025–26: The Season in Numbers So Far

847 goals scored, 2.92 per match, and the tightest title race in a decade. A mid-season statistical snapshot of the Premier League 2025–26.

Mar 15, 2026 7 min read
Which Host City Has the Best Atmosphere? The Data Says...
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Which Host City Has the Best Atmosphere? The Data Says...

Using stadium capacity, altitude, historical crowd noise data, and social media sentiment to rank all 16 World Cup 2026 venues by atmosphere.

Mar 13, 2026 9 min read
World Cup Winners by the Numbers: 1930 to 2022
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World Cup Winners by the Numbers: 1930 to 2022

A deep dive into every World Cup champion — average squad age, goals scored, clean sheets, and what the data reveals about winning DNA.

Mar 10, 2026 11 min read
Young Stars to Watch: Under-23 Players With the Best xG Numbers
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Young Stars to Watch: Under-23 Players With the Best xG Numbers

Expected goals, progressive passes, and duel success rates — the statistical case for 10 breakout stars heading to North America.

Mar 8, 2026 10 min read
Does Home Advantage Exist in World Cups? 92 Years of Data Analysed
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Does Home Advantage Exist in World Cups? 92 Years of Data Analysed

Host nations win their opening match 78% of the time. We crunched every game since 1930 to see if the USA, Mexico, and Canada should be confident.

Mar 5, 2026 9 min read
The Greatest World Cup Goals: A Statistical Retrospective
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The Greatest World Cup Goals: A Statistical Retrospective

From Bergkamp to Maradona, we score the greatest World Cup goals by xG difficulty, pressure index, and game importance weighting.

Mar 3, 2026 8 min read
World Cup 2026 Groups: All 12 Groups Analysed
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World Cup 2026 Groups: All 12 Groups Analysed

The World Cup 2026 groups will look different than ever before. A deep dive into the new 12-group format, seeding pots, and potential dark horses.

Mar 3, 2026 7 min read
Goalkeepers Ranked: Save Percentage Leaders Heading Into 2026
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Goalkeepers Ranked: Save Percentage Leaders Heading Into 2026

PSxG-saves, high-claim success rate, and distribution accuracy — a full statistical ranking of the 10 best keepers at the tournament.

Mar 1, 2026 9 min read
Champions League 2025–26: Goals, xG, and Defensive Records
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Champions League 2025–26: Goals, xG, and Defensive Records

Who has the best defensive record in Europe this season? We rank every remaining CL side by xGA, progressive passes allowed, and PPDA.

Feb 28, 2026 7 min read
FIFA World Rankings: How the 48 Qualified Nations Stack Up
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FIFA World Rankings: How the 48 Qualified Nations Stack Up

A deep look at the current FIFA rankings, Elo model ratings, and our own form-weighted power rankings for all 48 World Cup nations.

Feb 25, 2026 10 min read

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