The Unlikely Kings of Soccer: How Spain's Iron Fisted Defense Conquered the World Spain's 1 0 victory over Argentina in extra time marked their second men's World Cup title, cementing their status as the team of the moment.
This achievement is remarkable not just because of the final scoreline or Lionel Messi's denied second straight title, but also due to the manner in which Spain secured victory.
Their airtight defense allowed only one goal in eight matches throughout the tournament, setting a record for fewest goals conceded by a champion.