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Spain's Rodri beats Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé as FIFA names World Cup's best player
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Spain midfielder Rodri won the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Ball as the tournament's best player.
Rodri beat Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, and Jude Bellingham for the individual honor.
He anchored Spain's midfield in a 1-0 extra-time final win over Argentina, neutralizing Messi.
Rodri completed 101 of 106 passes (95%), eight of nine long balls, and won four tackles in the final.
Mbappé won the Golden Boot with 10 goals, breaking Messi's World Cup scoring record.
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