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‘Low block’ is a term we’re hearing over and over again at the 2026 World Cup.
It’s a tactic that is as old as time itself, but this is a new name for it.
It’s one of several football phrases that has developed over time and is now a regular part of the game.
England have struggled with the tactic in their group games against Ghana and Panama and will like face the same again against DR Congo in the Round of 32.
What is a low block?
A low block is a new term for ‘defending deep’.
It often involves putting every outfield player behind the ball and limiting the space between the lines.
The last line of defence will often be parked on the edge of their own area, with the two other lines also very close together.
The aim of a low block is to force opponents to send the ball out wide with width sacrificed to remain compact in the middle of the pitch.
Once the opposing team have sent the ball to the flanks, the side sitting in the low block aim to deal with the crosses into the box.
Teams sitting in a low block always have lower possession than their opponents.
They are happy to cede territory and the ball with the aim of limiting chances instead.
There is no space behind the defence, and this is a great way to stop players who have pace and want to run in behind.
Instead, the ball will be in front of the defence for the majority of the time, with the side in possession responsible for finding a way to break down the opposition.
A low block also forces the other team to take shots from outside of the box that have a lower chance of ending up as goals.
It is often seen as a negative tactic, but it is also a good way for teams with lesser quality players to level the playing field.
What teams have used low blocks at the World Cup?
In truth, most teams have deployed a low block at some point because it is a tactic that is often determined by game state more than anything.
However, there are certain sides that are much better at it than others.
This is because for some teams’ main tactics have been low blocks.
One of the best teams are Paraguay, who recently beat Germany in a penalty shootout after frustrating the multiple winners to a 1-1 draw.
And in South American qualifying, they had one of the best defensive records.
Ghana also put up a very tough low block against England in the group stage that limited the Three Lions to very little.
England are expecting a similar game against DR Congo.
Meanwhile, plenty of other sides have tried a low block but not being able to execute it properly.
‘Low block’ is a term we’re hearing over and over again at the 2026 World Cup.
It’s a tactic that is as old as time itself, but this is a new name for it.
It’s one of several football phrases that has developed over time and is now a regular part of the game.
England have struggled with the tactic in their group games against Ghana and Panama and will like face the same again against DR Congo in the Round of 32.
What is a low block?
A low block is a new term for ‘defending deep’.
It often involves putting every outfield player behind the ball and limiting the space between the lines.
The last line of defence will often be parked on the edge of their own area, with the two other lines also very close together.
The aim of a low block is to force opponents to send the ball out wide with width sacrificed to remain compact in the middle of the pitch.
Once the opposing team have sent the ball to the flanks, the side sitting in the low block aim to deal with the crosses into the box.
Teams sitting in a low block always have lower possession than their opponents.
They are happy to cede territory and the ball with the aim of limiting chances instead.
There is no space behind the defence, and this is a great way to stop players who have pace and want to run in behind.
Instead, the ball will be in front of the defence for the majority of the time, with the side in possession responsible for finding a way to break down the opposition.
A low block also forces the other team to take shots from outside of the box that have a lower chance of ending up as goals.
It is often seen as a negative tactic, but it is also a good way for teams with lesser quality players to level the playing field.
What teams have used low blocks at the World Cup?
In truth, most teams have deployed a low block at some point because it is a tactic that is often determined by game state more than anything.
However, there are certain sides that are much better at it than others.
This is because for some teams’ main tactics have been low blocks.
One of the best teams are Paraguay, who recently beat Germany in a penalty shootout after frustrating the multiple winners to a 1-1 draw.
And in South American qualifying, they had one of the best defensive records.
Ghana also put up a very tough low block against England in the group stage that limited the Three Lions to very little.
England are expecting a similar game against DR Congo.
Meanwhile, plenty of other sides have tried a low block but not being able to execute it properly.
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| 📰 Publicación: | talksport.com |
| ✍️ Autor: | Jack Cunningham |
| 📅 Fecha Original: | 2026-07-01 14:22:00 |
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