Spain Face Argentina in World Cup Final

The World Cup final is a classic clash of the process team against a side riding an emotional urge to fulfil their destiny.

Background

In a previous match, between England and Argentina, England had 12% possession in 37 minutes after taking the lead. This is not expected to be the case against Spain, who do not suffer from panic when taking the lead.

Key Details

Spain have a clearly defined style, which has been in place since Vicente del Bosque replaced Luis Aragonés as manager in 2008. This style is one of process, not panic, and has led to significant success in recent decades, including three Euros and a World Cup.

What It Means

Spain's possession-based game, with an average of 64% possession in the tournament, will provide a different challenge for Argentina in the final. The outcome of the match will depend on how effectively Argentina can counter Spain's process-driven approach.