FIFA has appointed a distinguished Technical Study Group (TSG) for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, featuring former Black Stars head coach Otto Addo among its ranks. This group, guided by Arsène Wenger, will provide in-depth match analysis and aims to enhance global understanding of football through cutting-edge insights.
Comprehensive Analysis and Development
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will see its matches meticulously analyzed by FIFA’s newly unveiled Technical Study Group. This initiative is designed to offer sophisticated tactical breakdowns and contribute to the ongoing development and appreciation of the sport worldwide.
Chaired by FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger, the TSG comprises a diverse panel of football luminaries. Notable members include Otto Addo (Ghana), Tobin Heath (USA), Jürgen Klinsmann (Germany), Jayne Ludlow (Wales), Michael O’Neill (Northern Ireland), Gilberto Silva (Brazil), Jon Dahl Tomasson (Denmark), Paulo Wanchope (Costa Rica), Aron Winter (Netherlands), and Pablo Zabaleta (Argentina).
Leading the group are FIFA Senior Football Expert Pascal Zuberbühler and Lead of Football Performance Insights (FPI) Tom Gardner. They will be supported by a dedicated team of football analysts, data engineers, data scientists, and performance analysts. These experts will operate both on-site in Miami and Dallas, and remotely from Manchester, UK.
Enhanced Football Intelligence Service
A key output of the TSG’s work will be the
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