Opta analysts are providing instant statistics for the France‑Morocco quarter‑final. Their data feed monitors passes, shots and player heat maps in real time. TNT Sports employed Opta’s archive stats to compare England defenders’ records against Erling Haaland ahead of the England‑Norway match. The BBC and the Silver Bulletin published preview pieces on all quarter‑final ties. The Athletic pointed out that Spain has drawn near to France in the list of tournament favourites. Opta’s supercomputer produced risk projections for the AFCfrique Sports bracket. The figures will direct broadcasters and fans through the upcoming matches.