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Spain Proved Defense Wins Championships, Even At The World Cup

There will be many stories written about Spain's defense following its 2026 FIFA World Cup title, and for good reason. With all the evidence now before us, we can safely say it was the greatest defensive performance in the history of the world’s most prestigious tournament. Many people will focus on how Spain was able to keep seven clean sheets in eight games, including Sunday's 1-0 championship win over Argentina. And there are two broad areas to discuss regarding this. First is the team’s total commitment to its defense, its shape, its formation and its system. The second is La Roja’s abilit...