Did Spain Have Unfair Advantage Over Argentina In World Cup Final?
BroBible • • sports
Key Points:
- Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final 1-0 against Argentina, with the decisive goal scored by Enzo Fernandez in extra time after Argentina received a red card.
- Spain dominated the match statistically, recording 2.29 expected goals and 12 shots on goal, while Argentina had only 0.22 expected goals and no shots on goal during regular and extra time.
- Spain completed 763 passes compared to Argentina’s 357, highlighting their control and dominance throughout the game.
- A key factor in Spain’s victory was the extra day of rest they had before the final, having played their semifinal a day earlier than Argentina, who had less recovery time after a tough match against England.
- Historically, teams with an extra day of rest have consistently won major finals, prompting calls for FIFA to reconsider scheduling both semifinals on the same day to ensure fairness.
