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ISMAT researchers publish study on goals at the 2022 World Cup in the Journal of Human Kinetics
17 March 2025

GIFUT-ISMAT article analyses situational variables in offensive sequences that resulted in goals at the last World Cup
The Football and Futsal Research and Training Group at ISMAT (GIFUT-ISMAT) has reached a new academic milestone with the publication of the article "Impact of situational variables on goal-scoring offensive sequences in the 2022 FIFA World Cup" in the Journal of Human Kinetics (Q2, Journal Impact Factor: 1.9).
The study provides a detailed analysis of the situational factors influencing offensive sequences that lead to goals, offering valuable insights into the game at the highest competitive level.
The article is authored by the following researchers:
- Carlos Almeida – ISMAT (Coordinator of GIFUT-ISMAT)
- José Jorge (Zé Tó) – ISMAT
- Pedro Vargas – ISMAT
- Ricardo Gonçalves – ISMAT
- Rui Batalau – ISMAT
- Paulo Paixão – IP Beja
This publication reinforces GIFUT-ISMAT's impact on sports research and highlights ISMAT's growing relevance in the production of scientific knowledge applied to football and futsal.