Bullfighters’ Steel Defense: Spain’s Steady Philosophy

Spain is the team most favored by data models. Before the match, Goldman Sachs gave them a 25.7% chance to win the title. The prediction is backed by Spain’s near-flawless defensive performance—before the quarterfinals, they kept opponents scoreless for 6 straight matches, setting a World Cup historical record. The identity of the 2024 European Championship winner gives this squad, which has completed a transition between old and new players, plenty of confidence. Although the new star Lamine Yamal has not fully broken out yet, the depth of their roster is enough to handle multi-front attrition. If Spain ultimately lifts the trophy, they will use “clean sheets” to showcase another extreme of possession-based football in the new era. #世界杯冠军预测