Oyarzabal Aims for World Cup History in Final vs Argentina

Mikel Oyarzabal, a 29-year-old forward for Spain, is set to compete in the FIFA World Cup final against Argentina on Sunday. He has scored six goals in major finals throughout his professional career, according to FIFA reports.

Oyarzabal's goal-scoring record includes two Copa del Rey finals, two UEFA Nations League finals, a UEFA Euro final, and an Olympic final. His latest goal came during Spain's semi-final victory against France, where he scored from the penalty spot.

Oyarzabal's six goals in finals could make him the first Spanish player to achieve this milestone in a single World Cup, as he aims to surpass the records of Emilio Butragueno and David Villa, who scored five goals in the 1986 and 2010 World Cups, respectively. Despite his impressive individual record, Oyarzabal's team has faced heartbreak in two matches where they scored in finals but did not win the trophy.