It took extra time before Spain made the breakthrough with a goal from substitute Ferran Torres, scored in the 106th minute. Spain dominated the game and were deserved winners in a one-sided final. There were 20 shots on target the whole game, and every one of them came from Spain. Spain made 400 more passes than the South Americans and were camped in the Argentina half.
Spain Demonstrated That Possession Football Wins Titles
The European champions are now world champions, and they only conceded one goal all tournament, an incredible feat. The Spain statistics are incredible; Spanish goalkeeper Unai Simón made fewer saves across the competition than Martinez did in the final. Spain showed that it is not about individual brilliance; you win titles by being a strong collective team.
Over the entire tournament, Spain were the best side by far. The individual awards of the World Cup went to Rodri as player of the tournament, and Pau Cubarsi for young player of the tournament. And there can be no complaints about these two players winning the awards. Spain proved once again that if you do not have the ball, you will not win a game of football, and Spain are masters of having the ball.
