Argentina's first shot: 117th minute
Argentina did not register their first shot until the 117th minute of the World Cup final, illustrating Spain's total dominance.
Snapshot · The Rest Is Football
Spain win the World Cup as Rodri reigns supreme
Explore episode
Jul 20, 2026
Where this was said
The Final Stats — Argentina's 117th Minute First Shot
At 11:16 · chapter starts 10:45
The numbers from the World Cup final are almost surreal. Gary Lineker walks through them one by one: Spain had 20 shots to Argentina's 2, controlled 65% of possession — and it felt like more — and Argentina's first shot on goal did not arrive until the 117th minute of the match [1] — Gary Lineker "Argentina didn't register a single shot until the 117th minute of the final. Spain had 20 shots to 2, 65% possession, and it felt like more…" 10:45 . Micah Richards offers a notable caveat: Argentina actually defended brilliantly. Their low block was organised, intelligent, and disciplined — understanding when to jump, when to drop, and when to buy a tactical foul. The problem was Spain simply had too much of the ball for Argentina to do anything constructive with it. The post-match behaviour from some Argentine players draws sharp criticism: while Messi conducted himself with dignity, Leandro Paredes refused to shake hands, and Enzo Fernández earned a red card after the final whistle for his reaction, compounding a nightmare performance in the game itself.
Argentina's Impossible Night: 117th Minute First Shot
Argentina didn't register a single shot until the 117th minute of the final. Spain had 20 shots to 2, 65% possession, and it felt like more. The dominant stats told a story of a mismatch from the very first whistle.
20 shots to 2 in the final
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.
65% possession in the final
Spain controlled 65% of possession in the World Cup final against Argentina, with Lineker noting it felt like even more.
Pau Cubarsí: The 19-Year-Old Superstar Who Shut Down the World Cup Final
Cubarsí won Young Player of the Tournament at 19, marshalling Spain's defence with a football IQ that belies his age. Playing in a team built to keep the ball, he never got caught out — and he's only getting better.
Similar snapshots
CrossFit athlete: top 2,000 worldwide
Thomas's wife is already ranked in the top 2,000 CrossFit athletes in the world — roughly the top 1% — and Thomas wants her to pursue the sport professionally now that he is graduating law school.
Athletes improve with mental rehearsal
Research shows athletes who mentally imagine practicing basketball or soccer have better performance than those who do not include imagination in their training.
Annie Duke: $4M+ poker winnings
Annie Duke won multiple World Series of Poker bracelets and over $4 million in career earnings while also holding a PhD in cognitive psychology from UPenn.
~10 rounds dominated vs Usyk
Rico Verhoeven dominated approximately 10 of 12 rounds against undisputed heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk before a controversial post-bell stoppage.
Stopped after the bell
Rico's appeal confirmed the fight was stopped after the bell rang, and the ringside doctor found no concussion or disorientation — yet the result was never overturned.
Glory uses 5 judges vs boxing's 3
Glory Kickboxing uses 5 judges rather than boxing's 3, which Joe Rogan argues reduces the chance of a corrupt or incompetent minority swinging the result.
1 professional boxing match before Usyk
Rico Verhoeven had only one professional boxing match before fighting undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk for the WBC title.
15 years of boxing training
Despite having just one pro boxing match, Rico Verhoeven had been training boxing for 15 years alongside his kickboxing career.
6-month boxing transition camp
Rico used a full 6 months to transition from kickboxing stance to a proper boxing stance under trainer Peter Fury, calling it essential rewiring.
