Spain, Argentina bring unbeaten runs into World Cup final
What's new: Argentina have scored 19 goals, while Spain have conceded just once in seven matches heading into Sunday's final.
Spain and Argentina enter Sunday's World Cup final with sharply different strengths after reaching the title match on unbeaten runs. Spain, chasing a second world title after 2010, have built their campaign on control and defense, conceding only one goal in seven matches and carrying a 37-game unbeaten streak into the final. Argentina, the defending champions, have been the tournament's most prolific attack with 19 goals and have scored at least twice in each of their past 13 World Cup games. Spain beat France in the semifinals, while Argentina advanced past England. Statistical comparisons from BBC Sport showed Spain leading the field in defensive expected goals allowed, while Argentina have finished chances more ruthlessly, including from outside the box.