Why are World Cup teams making so many errors?

Erling Haaland pressures Iraq goalkeeper Jalal Hassan during Norway's 4-1 win at World Cup 2026 [Getty Images]The opening goal of World Cup 2026 may have set the tone for a tournament increasingly characterised by costly errors.South Africa midfielder Sphephelo Sithole was dispossessed on the edge of his own penalty area against Mexico after receiving a short pass from goalkeeper Ronwen Williams, gifting the tournament co-hosts an early breakthrough. Since then, similar moments have become a rec