Spanish midfielder Rodri has written his name alongside some of football’s greatest legends after completing one of the sport’s rarest collections following La Roja. FIFA World Cup 2026 success. When Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final, Rodri became only the fourth player in history to win the FIFA World Cup, UEFA European Championship, UEFA Champions League and the Ballon d’Or, joining a special group that includes Gerd Müller, Franz Beckenbauer and Zinedine Zidane. The 30-year-old capped a remarkable campaign by also picking up the FIFA World Cup Golden Ball, awarded to the tournament’s best player, after serving as the heartbeat of Spain’s successful campaign. Former UEFA Euro champion and Ballon d’Or winner after his best season in 2024, Rodri added another highlight to his impressive career as Spain claimed just their second World Cup crown. The midfielder was instrumental throughout the game, making eight appearances and setting the pace from the center of the pitch. He completed more runs, traveled more yards and scored more tackles than any other player in the game, emphasizing his strengths at both ends of the field. Rodri also set the record books with 756 finishes, the highest number of any player at a single FIFA World Cup in the last 60 years. The previous best during this period was his record of 638 from the 2022 tournament, while Spanish defender Pau Cubarsà finished second in the 2026 list with 671. Aymeric Laporte (616 in 2026) and Xavi (596 in 2010) completed the top five. His vision was fulfilled in the same way. Rodri made 122 passes in the tournament, the most of any player since his Spanish teammate Xabi Alonso made 126 at the 2010 World Cup. The final against Argentina showed why Rodri was named Player of the Tournament. He completed 101 of 105 passes, won 80 percent of his tackles and created two chances as Spain dominated for most of the match before Ferran Torres scored the winner in extra time. Rodri’s career without the ball was invaluable. His clever positioning and defensive contributions helped Spain score just one goal in eight games, the fewest by a World Cup-winning team. The World Cup Ballon d’Or added another honor to Rodri’s tally, having been named the best player at UEFA Euro 2024 before winning the Ballon d’Or later that year. Spain also topped the individual competition. Pau Cubarsà was named Young Player of the Tournament, while goalkeeper Unai Simón took home the Golden Glove after keeping seven clean sheets in La Roja’s win. With the World Cup added to his resume, Rodri has cemented his place among soccer’s greatest players, joining the elite list of players whose success has led to the team’s biggest trophies and the sport’s highest honors.