Argentina: 0 shots on goal for 117 mins
Argentina had zero shots on goal for 117 minutes of the World Cup Final, and only one touch inside Spain's 18-yard box for over 65 minutes.
Snapshot · The Bill Simmons Podcast
Spain Prevails, World Cup Winners and Losers, and Damon Vs. Leo With Chris Ryan and Anthony Dabbundo
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Jul 20, 2026
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