Messi, Mbappe, and other soccer stars employ these 5 psychological principles (opens in new tab)

Part of soccer’s beauty lies in its unpredictability. Already in World Cup 2026, we have seen and by beating Turkey. But few surprises will top a at the start of the tournament holding Spain—many pundits’ pick for the title—to a 0-0 draw. But what goes into deciding whether a team wins, draws, or loses? Of course, the quality of the players and coaching staff matters. And recent advances in sports analytics, including , have led to the adoption of data-driven in-game decisions. Top football t...