Spain’s Rodri celebrates with the tournament’s best player award later (AP/PTI) Spanish midfielder Rodri has etched his name alongside some of football’s greatest legends after completing one of the sport’s rarest collections of honors after La Roja. FIFA World Cup 2026 triumph. With Spain defeating Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final, Rodri became…
Rodri of Spain celebrates with the best player of the tournament award after the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Rodri was named the adidas Ballon d’Or winner after leading Spain to the 2026 FIFA World Cup title,…
L-R: Spain’s Pau Cubarsi, Rodri and goalkeeper Unai Simon pose with their individual awards. (AP Photo) Spain’s historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA World Cup was reflected in the tournament’s individual honors as Rodri, Unai Simon and Pau Cubarsi swept three of the biggest awards, while the France captain. Kylian Mbappé claimed the Golden Boot…
Spanish midfielder Rodri etched his name FIFA World Cup history with a record performance against France, helping La Roja secure a 2-0 win and a place in the 2026 World Cup finals. According to data platform OptaJoe, the midfield general completed an astonishing 655 passes during the tournament, setting a new record for most passes…