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Brennan Klein
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Headers at the World Cup

Brennan Klein’s team at the Network Science Institute at Northeastern University has found that the role of headers in the international tournament has changed.

Brennan Klein for Northeastern Global News

Erling Haaland goes after the ball during a match against England.

Can you guess your favorite World Cup team based on signature passes?

Smiling headshot of reporter Hannah Morse
by Hannah Morse
England player wearing number 10 raises both arms and looks up in celebration, with a packed stadium of fans behind him.

Argentina vs England preview: A match between Messi and Bellingham

Headshot of Cesareo Contreras
by Cesareo Contreras
Kylian Mbappé strikes the ball between two Morocco defenders, Mazraoui and one wearing No. 14, as it deflects off the second defender's hands.

Spain versus France preview: A showdown between two titan teams

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by Cesareo Contreras
An Argentine player heads the ball during a match against Egypt.

The 2026 World Cup’s header trends: More assists, higher precision

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by Greg St. Martin
Lionel Messi mid-kick while a ball flies through the air in front of him.

Argentina and Switzerland preview: Messi vs. a stout Swiss defense

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by Greg St. Martin
Lionel Messi celebrates with arms raised, Argentina players and Switzerland defenders in the background.

How age could help Messi advance in Argentina-Switzerland quarterfinal

Smiling headshot of reporter Hannah Morse
by Hannah Morse
Hakimi shields the ball from Douglas's outstretched leg near the sideline, with substitutes watching from the bench behind them.

France versus Morocco: Who will win in the first quarterfinal game?

Headshot of Cesareo Contreras
by Cesareo Contreras
Senegal fans wearing team colors and a lion headdress cheer in the stands, holding scarves reading "Senegal" and "Champion d'Afrique."

What makes a soccer match exciting? There’s data for that

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by Greg St. Martin
A soccer player kicks a ball in front of two other players in the background.

Low block? Final third? Here’s what these and other soccer terms mean

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by Greg St. Martin
A large crowd of Norwegian fans filling a street after a victory.

How do World Cup crowds get synchronized so quickly? Researchers explain

Headshot of Katya Poltorak
by Katya Poltorak