The return of 4-4-2? False nines? BBC Sport looks at the tactical trends emerging at the World Cup so far.
This article is part of a wider series in partnership with Football Manager 26, which looks at the strengths and weaknesses of famous historical and contemporary tactics. The story of football teams ...
The return of the 4-4-2, false nines, and set-pieces – the World Cup has already thrown up both familiar and new tactical ideas. The beauty of the World Cup is the variety of unique styles and players ...
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