Spain and Argentina go into Sunday’s World Cup final with major titles already behind them. Spain arrive as European champions, while Argentina are the defending world champions and South American title holders, setting up a meeting between two teams with strong recent records.

The statistical comparison centers on three major themes: finishing, defending and physical output. Spain’s profile points to a side known for its efficiency in front of goal, while Argentina’s numbers underline why they have been so difficult to break down on the way to another final.

The matchup is also shaped by work rate. Running figures and overall energy levels offer another way to measure how each team has reached this stage, showing the balance between technical quality and relentless effort that often decides the biggest games.

Taken together, the numbers frame a final between two elite teams with different strengths but the same objective. Spain’s attacking sharpness and Argentina’s defensive authority give the contest a clear statistical storyline before the trophy is decided.