Published Jul 18, 2026, 1:00 PM ET · Updated 4 months ago · 1 source
Shackle Rodri the metronome and Argentina’s passion play can floor Spain
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I n the 37 minutes between England going ahead against Argentina and falling behind, they had 12% possession. It’s fair to assume that in the World Cup final Spain will provide a rather different challenge. They do not suffer the Mafeking tendency of the English, seeking to re-enact some famous siege every time they take the lead. The finalists have averaged 64% possession so far in the tournament. Spain could hardly be more different to England: their way is not of panic but of process. There i