World Cup final data pointers: Spain’s defensive record and Argentina’s attack
Spain and Argentina contest the World Cup final Sunday, with Spain unbeaten in 37 matches and ranked higher by Opta's supercomputer. Spain has conceded only 2.15 expected goals across seven matches, the tournament's best defensive record.
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Published 19 Jul 2026, 07:00 UTC · Updated 19 Jul 2026, 07:40 UTC
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