Rodri Celebrates Spain's Historic FIFA World Cup Victory Over Argentina

Rodri Praises His 'Sensational' Teammates

Following Spain's triumph over Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, captain Rodri expressed immense pride in his teammates, labeling the squad as 'sensational.' He described this tournament as the most challenging World Cup he has ever participated in. In an interview with TVE, as reported by a sports outlet, Rodri emphasized that the victory was particularly meaningful as it came against a team led by the legendary Lionel Messi.

Spain Clinches Victory in Extra Time

In a thrilling match, Spain secured a 1-0 win against the defending champions Argentina after extra time, marking their second FIFA World Cup title. The decisive goal was scored by substitute Ferran Torres in the 106th minute, assisted by Nico Williams' header. Despite Argentina's goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez making 12 saves, he could not stop Torres' shot. Spain maintained control of the game, creating numerous opportunities, while Argentina struggled to make any attempts during regular time and faced a setback with Enzo Fernandez's red card late in the match.

A Historic Achievement for La Roja

Spain's victory not only crowned them World Cup champions but also completed an unbeaten campaign, adding to their UEFA Euro 2024 title. Notably, during the final, Spain's Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi, both just 19 years old, became the fourth and fifth teenagers to play in a FIFA World Cup final, joining the ranks of legends like Pele and Kylian Mbappe, all of whom emerged victorious.

Messi Breaks Records in the Final

Argentina's captain, Lionel Messi, also made history by becoming the oldest outfield player to participate in a FIFA World Cup final at the age of 39 years and 25 days, surpassing the previous record held by Sweden's Gunnar Gren. This final marked Messi's third appearance in a World Cup final, a feat only achieved by Brazil's Cafu before him.