Opta reported that in 6 out of 7 World Cup finals, the team that scored first went on to win the trophy. The only exception was France in 2006 (against Italy), who lost on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Rare indeed.
FootballPublished on July 19, 2026·1 min read
OPTA: In the last 7 World Cup finals, the team that scored first in 6 of them won the title, with the exception of France in 2006.
Opta reported that in 6 out of 7 World Cup finals, the team that scored first went on to win the trophy. The only exception was France in 2006 (against Italy), who lost on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Rare indeed.
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