NEW YORK NEW JERSEY STADIUM – In Sun Tzu's Art of War, it is emphasized that victory must be determined at the beginning of the war. Preparations made in advance are always more effective than reactive tactics. The key to success lies in knowing when and how to take action. Spain, under the management of Luis de La Fuente, has created such a plan that its opponents can predict their every move before they even think about what to do. This was evident in Sunday's World Cup final and throughout the tournament. The Spanish team's defeat of Lionel Messi's Argentina was like a series of chess moves. With the goal scored by Ferran Torres in the 106th minute, Spain managed to win 1-0 and won its second World Cup since 2010.

While Spain dashed Argentina's championship dreams, they also broke Italy's record by breaking the record of not losing for 38 matches. In this tournament, Spain's seven clean sheets resulted in one of the best performances in World Cup history. While the Spanish players took control of the game, gaining more than 70% of the ball, Argentina fell below 400 passes and could not get a single accurate shot on target.

Spain's game plan is impressive enough to suffocate their opponents. When he loses the ball, he quickly returns like a piranha, smelling blood. Lionel Scaloni, Argentina coach, had a hard time finding a solution to this situation. The tension caused by his team's players caused Enzo Fernández to receive a red card and Leandro Paredes' angry movements. Messi? He looked like an ordinary player today. It's hard for me to say this because you know my admiration for him. However, Messi, who was in tears at the end of the match, realized that this World Cup was the end of him.

Spain has a squad consisting of both young and experienced players. Names such as 19-year-old Pau Cubarsí and Rodri from Manchester City strengthen the dynamic structure of the team. When Rodri won the Ballon d'Or in 2024, he proved again what a talented midfielder he is in this tournament. The Spanish fans I watched throughout the match were disappointed with their team's play.