Spain enter the World Cup final against Argentina with the clearest tactical edge of the tournament: the best defense left in the field.
Argentina have been the tournament’s most dangerous attack with 19 goals, but Spain have allowed only one goal across their run to the final.
Spain can turn the game into a possession-and-control battle if they limit transition moments, protect central spaces around Messi, and give Lamine Yamal enough isolation on the wing, Spain have the structure to turn Argentina’s biggest strength into a low-volume attack.
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