European Teams Hit a Wall: Record Draws Raise Questions About World Cup Jeopardy

The World Cup's group stage has been defined by an unusual number of draws, with European powerhouses struggling to impose themselves. A staggering seven of the ten European teams to kick off their campaigns have failed to win. This has sparked debates: is the intense heat in Qatar sapping their energy, or are opponents simply more competitive? The absence of dominant performances has injected a new sense of jeopardy into the tournament, making every fixture unpredictable. The lack of European...