Rodri dominated the 2026 FIFA World Cup from start to finish, finishing the tournament with a record 790 completed passes. The Manchester City midfield maestro also led the competition in touches and line-breaking passes, controlling the tempo of Spain’s title-winning campaign.
To cap off a remarkable tournament, Rodri lifted both the FIFA World Cup trophy and the Golden Ball, awarded to the tournament’s best player.
His composure, intelligence, and command in midfield have sparked widespread debate among fans and pundits, with many calling it the greatest World Cup performance ever delivered by a defensive midfielder.
