A disturbing statistic about England if it reaches the finals, that's the disadvantage against Spain.

However, even if “Three Lions” manage to triumph in Atlanta and secure the ticket to the final, they can enter the big challenge with a disadvantage towards Spain, which has already secured the final after victory over France in the next semifinal.

According to analysis The AthleticIn 13 of the last 14 finals of the World Cup and European Champions, both men and women, the team that played the semifinals the previous day was what was finally proclaimed champion.

The only exception does not undermine this trend.

At the European Women's Championship in 2017, the Netherlands defeated Denmark 4-2 in the final, while both teams had played semifinals on the same day. If this trend continues on to the current World, then Spain will have a physical advantage and recovery of England or Argentina, regardless of which team will be victorious from the second semifinal, Telegrafi reports. Periscope.

The World Cup final can be decided not only by quality in the field, but also by additional holiday minutes that can make the difference in the most important tournament match. /Periscope/