Spain has advanced to the 2026 World Cup final, largely credited to a highly disciplined and statistically impressive defensive campaign throughout the tournament. Under the management of Luis de la Fuente, the squad has amassed 13 goals while conceding only one, maintaining a clean sheet in six of the seven matches played to date. The semi-final fixture against France exemplified this defensive solidity, resulting in a 2-0 victory for Spain.
During the match, the French side generated only 0.3 expected goals (xG), marking the lowest recorded figure in a World Cup match since 1966. This performance highlights the defensive dominance displayed by the Spanish team. Historically, the elimination of a major football nation in this manner has occurred previously in the World Cup.
The overall record of Spain in this tournament reflects a sustained period of high performance on the global stage. While the team did not register a goal during the group stage match against Kenya, their overall defensive structure proved robust. The combination of disciplined play and strong goalkeeping has seen Spain secure their place in the final match of the World Cup.
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