An Argentine becomes the best player of the last two World Cups! And it's not Messi!

Julián Álvarez is turning pressing into a true weapon.

Details: According to OptaJoe, the Argentine striker has made 318 high-intensity pressing actions in the opposition half—more than any other player across the last two World Cups combined.

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This statistic highlights the immense work rate of the Argentine off the ball. Álvarez doesn’t limit himself to actions inside the box—he constantly presses, never allowing opposing defenders to build attacks comfortably.

On July 19, Argentina will face Spain in the final of the 2026 World Cup. Kickoff is set for 21:00 Central European Time, giving Álvarez one more chance to improve his already impressive record.

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