Spain captain Rodri says winning the FIFA World Cup still feels surreal after leading his side to a 1-0 victory over Argentina. The Manchester City midfielder also opened up about overcoming a devastating ACL injury and the resilience that inspired his remarkable comeback.
Manchester City captain Rodri has guided Spain to their second FIFA World Cup title after a hard-fought 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in the 2026 final. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal as La Roja completed a remarkable tournament, with Rodri's dominant midfield displays playing a key role in Spain's historic triumph and cementing his place among football's all-time greats.
Spain Crowned 2026 FIFA World Cup Champions After Extra-Time Victory Over Argentina
East Rutherford, New Jersey — Spain have been crowned champions of the 2026...
Much of the post-match scrutiny has centered on Tuchel's tactical approach in the closing stages. As has happened before for England sides in similarly pressurized moments, the team appeared to retreat into a defensive posture rather than press their advantage. Substituting off goal-scorer Gordon for the more defensively-minded Ezri Konsa with under twenty minutes remaining, and shifting to a five-man backline, invited sustained Argentine pressure rather than relieving it. England ultimately couldn't hold out, and the manner of the collapse — so close to a historic final berth — will sting all the more given the context.
England's dramatic 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the FIFA World Cup semi-final has sparked passionate debate among football pundits and supporters, with discussions ranging...
