The 2018 tournament was initially met with doubt but has proven successful. England's post-World Cup matches have varied in outcome: a win against Italy after 2022, a loss to Spain after 2018, and wins against Norway and Hungary after 2014 and 2010 respectively. These earlier Norway and Hungary teams were noted as less formidable. Matches immediately following major tournaments, like the World Cup, often feel anticlimactic. This is due to the intense emotions involved in World Cup play. Such events create an unavoidable emotional comedown for teams and fans. Whether a World Cup ends in victory, defeat, or exit, the subsequent games struggle to match that intensity. The text highlights a contrast between these post-World Cup fixtures and the successful 2018 tournament. This suggests administrators made a good decision with the tournament's introduction.