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Germany 2014 vs France 2018: Structure, Depth, and Two Blueprints for World Cup Dominance
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Germany 2014 vs France 2018: Structure, Depth, and Two Blueprints for World Cup Dominance

World Cup champions are often remembered for lifting the trophy, but only a few are remembered for redefining how international teams can domina...

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Why European Teams Often Struggle Against Non-European Opponents at World Cups
Analysis
Why European Teams Often Struggle Against Non-European Opponents at World Cups

Why Host Nations Often Overperform at World Cups One of the most consistent patterns in World Cup history is the strong performance of host nations...

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Why European Teams Often Struggle Against Non-European Opponents at World Cups
Analysis
Why European Teams Often Struggle Against Non-European Opponents at World Cups

Despite Europe producing many of the world’s strongest national teams, World Cup history shows a recurring pattern: European teams often struggl...

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Group-Stage Favorites vs Knockout Favorites: Why They Are Often Different
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Group-Stage Favorites vs Knockout Favorites: Why They Are Often Different

One of the most common patterns in World Cup history is that teams who dominate the group stage do not always go on to win the tournament. Fans of...

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