World Cup Team Stereotypes: Separating Fact from Fiction

Italy are a bunch of up-tempo, passionate over-actors, right? England are stout and defensive, but kinda boring, yes? Every South American team is fiery and skillful; every African team is a surprise underdog; the Germans play with ruthless, dull efficiency. But this is the World Cup—a country's identity can change so much even between tournaments.

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