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Rodri shines as Spain keeps Argentina scoreless in World Cup Final

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 10:23 PM

Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Rodri shines as Spain keeps Argentina scoreless in World Cup Final

Summary

Spain faced Argentina in the 2026 World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium on July 19, where Rodri played a pivotal role in neutralizing Lionel Messi. The match ended with Spain winning 1-0, marking a strong defensive performance against the defending champions. Argentina struggled to make significant attacking plays, failing to register a single shot on goal. Messi's limited influence was highlighted by his minimal touches, as Spain's midfield controlled the pace and flow of the game. With this victory, Spain secured their second World Cup title.

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By the Numbers

•Rodri completed 101 of 106 passes and recorded four tackles.
•Argentina had zero shot attempts against Spain's solid defense.
•The match concluded with Spain winning 1-0.
•Messi had just 29 touches throughout the match.
•Spain achieves their second World Cup victory.

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What they're saying

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Argentina could not get the ball to Messi. They did a lot of things. Hard fouls, post-whistle "afters," and more — but they just couldn't find him. Perhaps it's a bit fitting — the villains couldn't find their hero.
— Yahoo Sports

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