Six finals, six goals: Oyarzabal eyes World Cup history as Spain prepare for Argentina final

Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal approaches the FIFA World Cup final against Argentina with an extraordinary scoring record, having found the net in every major final he has played as a professional. This remarkable consistency positions him to potentially add another decisive goal on Sunday in New York.

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has scored in the six finals he has played as a professional

According to a FIFA report, Oyarzabal has scored in all six senior career finals he has participated in. He is now aiming to become the first Spanish player to achieve six goals in a single World Cup tournament. FIFA also noted that no other Spanish player has scored two braces in one World Cup, underscoring Oyarzabal's unique impact.

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is bidding to become the first Spain player to notch six goals at the same tournament.

FIFA described Oyarzabal's ability to perform when the stakes are highest as a defining characteristic of his career, stating few players in football history can match his scoring record, particularly at the World Cup 2026. While his 30 international goals are fewer than David Villa's national record of 59, Oyarzabal has already set a new record for a Spanish forward with 14 goals in a single season.

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No other Spain player has bagged two braces at a single World Cup.

The Real Sociedad striker's composure in crucial matches is unparalleled. FIFA noted he has scored in two Copa del Rey finals, two UEFA Nations League finals, a UEFA EURO final, and an Olympic final. His penalty against France in the semi-final, which he dispatched calmly despite the goalkeeper guessing correctly, further illustrated his nerve. This record even surpasses that of football legends like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Pelé, and Diego Maradona, cementing his status as football's ultimate big-game finisher.

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When the stakes are at their highest, Spain know they can always turn to Mikel Oyarzabal. Few players in football history can boast a goalscoring record like his, which has been bolstered further at the FIFA World Cup 2026™️.