Argentina and Spain meet in the World Cup final with contrasting statistical profiles. Argentina have scored 19 goals, the most at the tournament, netting at least twice in their last 13 World Cup games. They have been clinical, scoring five times from outside the box while Spain are yet to score from distance, with 13 goals against an xG of 13.3.

Spain have conceded just one goal and boast the lowest defensive xG overall at 2.1, with Uruguay second at 2.4. They run and sprint more per 90 minutes than any side except Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay in final-third possession wins. Argentina have been outrun by every opponent, totalling 17km less, yet won each match.

Both sides dominate possession but do not require it to win. Spain cross more overall, though Argentina attempted 51 crosses in their last three games, with Lautaro Martinez scoring the winner against England from one. Spain lead aerial duel success rates. Dribbling is rare for both, yet Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi account for 90 of 209 dribbles (43%). Yamal leads the tournament in dribbles attempted, with Messi second alongside Vinicius Jr (42).