The Spanish national team's midfiel star, Rodri, expressed his overwhelming happiness after his country was crowned champion of the 2026 World Cup, after defeating Argentina 1-0 after extra time, stressing that this achievement represents the result of the teamwork and faith shown by the players throughout the course of the tournament.
In his statements after the end of the match, Rodri expressed: He expressed his gratitude to God for what he achieved in his career, praising the spirit that distinguished the Spanish national team, and stressing that this generation deserved to be crowned with the second world title in the history of “La Roja.”
He said: “We are living moments that cannot be described. I thank God for everything He has given me, as we have a wonderful group by all standards. We are world champions for the second time, and we were crowned with the most difficult edition in the history of the World Cup after defeating a great Argentine team led by Lionel Messi, who I consider to be the best player.” In the history of football."
Rodri spoke about the style that led Spain to the podium, stressing that the character of the team was the decisive factor in achieving the title, explaining that the players did not stop pressing and fighting throughout the matches, which gave them the advantage in the decisive moments.
He added: "This is the identity of the Spain national team. We continue to attack and never give up, and we fight until the end, and in the end the reward came after we showed courage throughout the tournament."
The Spanish midfielder also recovered the period. The difficulty he went through due to injury, stressing that returning to the top after that suffering carries an important message for all young players, that success is not without challenges, and that persistence is the true way to return stronger than before.
He said in this context: “I hope that the new generations realize that a player may reach the top and then go through difficult moments, but he can rise again if he adheres to will and determination. This is the message that I would like to deliver.”
Rodri also commented on being crowned the best player with the Ballon d’Or award. A player in the 2026 World Cup, stressing that what he is most proud of is not the individual awards, but rather the love and support he received from the fans, especially from his countrymen.
He concluded his speech by saying: “In the end, what remains most memorable is your feeling of people’s love and their standing by your side. Perhaps many do not know you personally, but I felt great support from everyone, especially from the Spanish fans, and this is something I will never forget.”