Spanish captain Rodri has been awarded the Golden Ball as the most outstanding player of this World Cup, while Argentina’s Lionel Messi secured the second-place honors. Kylian Mbappé of France, who claimed the Golden Boot as the tournament’s top goalscorer, was named the third-best player overall. Following Spain’s victory over Argentina in the final—marking their first World Cup title since 2010—Rodri has achieved the remarkable distinction of being recognized as the best player in both the European Championship and the World Cup.
