The teamwork of the Spanish national team in the World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada was rewarded with the country’s second star. And also with the string of individual World Cup awards won by Rodri, Pau Cubarsí, and Unai Simón.
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The Madrid midfielder, an undisputed starter for Luis de la Fuente, won the trophy for the best player of the tournament after playing all eight matches. In fact, he played absolutely every minute except the last 21 minutes of extra time in the final against Argentina.
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Meanwhile, the Barça central defender, who this Sunday became the fourth youngest player to play in a World Cup final (19 years, 5 months, and 27 days), was awarded the best young footballer of the tournament after forming a great partnership in central defense alongside Aymeric Laporte.
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Finally, the Athletic Club goalkeeper received the trophy for the best goalkeeper of the 2026 World Cup after breaking the unbeaten record in a World Cup and keeping a clean sheet in seven of the eight matches la roja played. In fact, the Spanish team only conceded one goal throughout the tournament, against Belgium in the quarterfinals.
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