Argentina vs. Spain: Key Stats Ahead of World Cup Final

Argentina and Spain will face off in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday. Argentina's captain, Lionel Messi, has scored eight goals in the tournament, while Spain's midfielder Rodri completed 648 passes, surpassing his previous record of 638 set in the 2022 World Cup.
Spain heads into the final with an unbeaten record of 37 international matches, equaling the men's world record. Argentina has scored 19 goals in the tournament, averaging 2.71 goals per game, the highest tally since Brazil's 19 goals in 1970.
Spain has scored 13 goals, surpassing its previous best of 11 in the 1986 tournament. Argentina has won all seven matches in the tournament, matching Brazil's record from the 2002 World Cup.
Spain's goalkeeper, Unai Simón, has kept six clean sheets, setting a new record for a single World Cup. The final will take place at the New York/New Jersey stadium, determining whether Argentina retains its crown or Spain claims its second title.
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