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FIFA panel praises star forwards in World Cup group stage

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 6:30 PM

Last updated Jun 29, 2026

FIFA panel praises star forwards in World Cup group stage

Summary

The FIFA Technical Study Group analyzed the group stage of the World Cup during a press conference in Miami on June 29. The expert panel noted that star forwards have dominated the tournament, highlighting how teams like France have outperformed their expected goals significantly. Panel member Jon Dahl Tomasson remarked on the exceptional finishing quality seen in the tournament. The analysis showcases players like Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, and Michael Olise as key contributors to the success of their teams' offenses.

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By the Numbers

•FIFA panel held a press conference on June 29 in Miami.
•Star forwards have excelled in the group stage matches.
•France scored 10 goals against an expected 5 goals.
•Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé highlighted for their performances.
•Panel includes experts like Jürgen Klinsmann and Otto Addo.

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6:30 PMYahoo Sports — FIFA Technical Study Group: 2026 is the World Cup of the stars

What they're saying

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The World Cup has so far been the tournament of the big star forwards, the FIFA Technical Study Group's expert panel said on Monday in an initial analysis of all group-stage matches. The panel, which includes numerous former professionals such as Germany's Jürgen Klinsmann, Ghana's Otto Addo and former Brazil captain Gilberto Silva, presented examples at a press conference in Miami.
— Yahoo Sports

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