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Finally, FIFA has decided to reveal one of the most misleading statistics in football. 😳⚽

Many people do not understand the new statistic that appeared in World Cup matches called "In Contest." 👀

Simply put...
It is the percentage of time when the ball is not clearly under any team's control.
Whether it’s an aerial ball, a joint tackle, a lost pass, a ball out for a throw-in, or any situation where the two teams are competing for possession of the ball. 📊

So why is this statistic important?
Because traditional possession can sometimes be misleading.
You might find a team holding 60% of the ball, but most of that time consists of long balls, struggles, and continuous tackles.
Meanwhile, the other team might be more dangerous and impactful despite having less possession. 🤷‍♂️

Here, "In Contest" gives you a clearer picture of the quality of the game itself.
The higher this percentage...
The more it indicates that the game involves more battles, less control, and lower technical quality. 🎯

The highest percentage in the tournament so far was 20% in the Canada-Bosnia match in the first round.
And that makes perfect sense because most of the game was based on physical battles and shared balls. 💪⚔️

Honestly...
This statistic is one of the best new additions to the World Cup.
Because it explains many things that possession percentage alone cannot interpret. 🔥📈