- Spain have won their last five matches, beating Portugal (1-0), Belgium (2-1) and France (2-0) in the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup.
- Argentina have won their last 10 matches in all competitions, netting 29 goals in that run.
La Roja to maintain momentum against La Albiceleste
Spain vs Argentina face off at New York/New Jersey Stadium on Sunday.
Spain come into this tournament in great form, unbeaten in their last 10 matches across all competitions with 7 wins and 3 draws, and winning their last 5 matches in a row.
Luis de la Fuente's men have a strong build-up structure that is built around a possession-heavy 4-3-3, but they have also mixed in a high press and a lot of craft in the wide areas under his tutelage. Since he took charge in December 2022, Spain have scored 17 goals in 10 games, a return of 1.70 per match that looks to continue against Argentina.
Mikel Oyarzabal is their main man to watch right now, netting three in four in the knockout rounds and helping to make Spain a ruthless and efficient unit.
Argentina are also in top form with 10 straight wins in all competitions, including a 3-2 win over Egypt, a 3-1 win after extra time against Switzerland and a 2-1 victory over England in the knockout stage.
Lionel Scaloni's side have been flawless since he came in back in August 2018, moulding the side into a tough, versatile unit that can change shape and still be effective.
The key to Argentina's success is their ability to transition quickly and get bodies forward. The side are averaging 2.90 goals per match across all competitions, so Enzo Fernandez's two goals in his four knockout appearances for the Albiceleste are a huge addition, while Lionel Messi, of course, is driving this team forward.
This game pits two great teams against one another and there will be some serious tension on display. The two styles will clash as well with Spain wanting to play a possession-based game and Argentina ready to pounce when things are stretched.
But Argentina have been flawless across all competitions, so this could be a long game for the knockout phases of the tournament.
