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Rodri Returns From 'Hell' to Drive Spain to World Cup Glory
Rodri was named tournament best player after Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time, completing his major trophy set less than two years after injury.
- On Sunday, July 19, 2026, Rodri captained Spain to a 1-0 FIFA World Cup victory against Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
- This victory completes Rodri's collection of major football prizes, marking a remarkable comeback less than two years after the midfielder ruptured his knee ligaments.
- Rodri earned the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player, joining Franz Beckenbauer, Gerd Muller, and Zinedine Zidane as the only men to win the World Cup, European Championship, Champions League, and Ballon d'Or.
- Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in extra time, defeating an Argentina side featuring Lionel Messi, whom Rodri called "the best player in history."
- Reflecting on his journey, Rodri said, "I'd love for the younger generations to see that a player who touches the heavens, then descends into hell, can come back.
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FIFA World Cup: Golden Ball winner Rodri returns from 'hell' to drive Spain to glory
Spain's midfield rock Rodri hopes younger generations can learn from his experience in overcoming adversity after he won the World Cup on Sunday to complete his collection of the game's major prizes less than two years after rupturing his knee ligaments.
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