In Episode 20 of their World Cup podcast, Arthur and Nora provide a comprehensive review of the Round of 16, blending traditional storytelling with modern data analytics to break down the highs and lows of the knockout stage.

Key Match Highlights:

• Argentina vs. Egypt: A dramatic comeback for Argentina, led by a clinical Messi and a stoppage-time winner by Fernandez, despite strong underlying metrics and expected goals (xG) from Egypt.
• Brazil vs. Norway: A massive upset where Norway’s disciplined, analytics-driven defense completely shut down Brazil’s attacking flair, sparking outrage in the Brazilian press.
• USA vs. Belgium: Belgium advanced with a surprising lineup featuring a De Ketelaere brace, though they suffered a major blow with Amadou Onana ...