The Hindu·3 min read·medium
If history is any indication, expect some goals in the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain
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The upcoming World Cup final between Argentina and Spain is analyzed through historical goal-scoring trends and player milestones. Lionel Messi is set to become the oldest field player to appear in a World Cup final.
In the 22 previous World Cup men's finals (which would include the 1950 match between Uruguay and Brazil that technically wasn’t a final, but decided who won the World Cup), the winning team has averaged 2.6 goals in the title matchup. The losing team has averaged 1.1 goals.
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