Spain, Argentina bring contrasting strengths into World Cup final
What's new: Argentina lead the tournament with 19 goals, while Spain have conceded just once in seven matches.
Spain and Argentina enter Sunday's World Cup final with sharply different profiles: Argentina have been the tournament's most prolific attack, while Spain have built the stingiest defense. BBC Sport's statistical comparison showed Argentina have scored 19 goals, six more than Spain, and have netted at least twice in each of their past 13 World Cup matches. Spain, though, have allowed only one goal in seven games and posted the lowest defensive expected-goals figure in the field. Spain's confidence has also been fueled by a 37-match unbeaten run, their Euro 2024 title and a semifinal win over France. The final pits Lionel Messi's titleholders against a Spain side led by Luis de la Fuente and built around control, possession and pressure.