Championship runs are built on surviving early opponent dominance to strike decisively late.
Tournament champions capture ultimate trophies not by dominating possession or leading early, but by absorbing relentless offensive pressure and executing surgical, late-game responses.
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Argentina secured its place in the final by absorbing England's defensive posture and striking twice late in the game.
Argentina punished England's defensive retreat by executing a clinical, late-stage comeback after enduring intense early pressure.
Spain absorbed Belgium's pressure and late equalizer to execute a surgical, late-game winner.
England absorbed an early goal deficit and heavy pressure from Norway, converting surgical strikes in the final moments of both periods.