Manchester City midfielder Rodri has emerged as the best player of the 2026 World Cup, Yankee Scores reports.
Rodri was a key figure in Spain’s second world cup title.
The 30-year-old received the Golden Ball from Fifa president Gianni Infantino on the field at the MetLife Stadium following the final in New Jersey.
Champions League. European Championship. Premier League. Ballon d’Or.
Now Rodri can not only add the World Cup to his illustrious trophy list, but the golden ball as well.
He was the metronome that kept Spain ticking. Their engine in midfield.
After a long and hard road back… pic.twitter.com/zrRVquyU5M
— The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) July 19, 2026
It was the third major individual accolade of his career, having won the Ballon d’Or in 2023 and then Uefa Euro 2024 Player of the Tournament after Spain’s final triumph against England two years ago.
Messi won the Silver Ball as the second-best player, with Mbappe named Bronze Ball winner, per BBC Sport.
