Messi, Mbappe, and other soccer stars employ these 5 psychological principles

Part of soccer’s beauty lies in its unpredictability. Already in World Cup 2026, we have seen Morocco tie with five-time champion Brazil and Australia overturn the odds by beating Turkey. But few surprises will top a Cabo Verde team ranked 67th 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 s...