If history is any indication, expect some goals in the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain
Recent finals produced 12 goals, and World Cup title matches average 2.6 goals for winners, history shows.
- The winning team in the previous 22 World Cup men's finals has scored an average of 2.6 goals in the final match.
- The last two World Cup finals combined for a total of 12 goals, making them high-scoring games.
- Teams scoring at least two goals have won the title 17 times, though eight teams scored two or more goals and still lost.
- Argentina star Lionel Messi will be the oldest outfield player to appear in a World Cup final.
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If history is any indication, expect some goals in the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain
Expect goals in the World Cup final, as history suggests. In 22 previous finals, the winning team has averaged 2.6 goals, while the losing team has averaged 1.1.
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