Snapshot · The Bill Simmons Podcast
Spain had lost their last 4 major tournament shootouts — to Russia (2018), Italy (2021 Euros), Morocco (2022), and Portugal (Nations League) — before winning the 2026 final without needing penalties.
Shane took his 7-year-old nephew to Nashville's Tight End University where George Kittle invited the nephew to run routes and work out with the pros.
Shane attended the first four games of the NBA Finals, sitting progressively higher each game, and was in New York when the winning team clinched in Game 5.
Spain won the 2026 World Cup without ever going behind in any of their 8 games throughout the entire tournament.
Spain conceded only 10 shots on target across all 8 of their World Cup games, an extraordinary defensive statistic.
Spain conceded only 1 goal in 8 World Cup matches, reflecting their near-impenetrable defensive structure.
Fabián Ruiz has played 50 games for Spain and has never been on the losing side in any of them.
Spain have won 5 of the last 10 major international tournaments, having won just 1 (Euro 1964) before their modern era of dominance.
Spain had 20 shots in the World Cup final compared to just 2 for Argentina, with Argentina's first shot not arriving until the 117th minute.
Spain controlled 65% of possession in the World Cup final against Argentina, with Lineker noting it felt like even more.
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