Rodríguez awarded Best Player at 2026 World Cup

Spain's national team won the 2026 World Cup after defeating Argentina 1-0 in the final held at MetLife Stadium in New York. Midfielder and team captain Rodrigo received the Best Player award for the tournament, having participated in all of Spain's matches from the group stage through to the final. He scored in 12 World Cup matches, earning a significant individual achievement. Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in the 106th minute, leading Spain to its second title after winning in 2010, and continuing their undefeated streak which now stands at 38 consecutive matches—an unprecedented record for a European team. The Argentine team aimed to defend their title for the second consecutive time but lost in the final, a match that highlighted Spain’s strong performance and their ability to reclaim the trophy after a 16-year absence.

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