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Spain midfielder Rodri leads team into World Cup final
Rodri recorded 794 touches and 655 completed passes during the tournament. Spain defeated France in the semifinal and will face Argentina in the final on Sunday.
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Spain advanced to the World Cup final after defeating France in the semifinal at Dallas Stadium. Midfielder Rodri recorded 11 duels won, four tackles, and an 87 percent pass completion rate in that match. Rodri has returned to form following a knee ligament injury that sidelined him for much of the previous season.
He had shown early signs of recovery at the FIFA Club World Cup nine months after the injury but was forced off during extra time against Al Hilal.
Performance statistics Rodri leads all players in the tournament with 794 touches, 655 completed passes, and 106 line-breaking passes. Coach Luis de la Fuente described him as the backbone in midfield that makes everything right. Spain's collective approach produced a second goal by Pedro Porro after Rodri collected a loose ball and recycled possession.
Goalkeeper Unai Simón recorded no saves during the match. Rodri won the Ballon d'Or in 2024 after scoring in the 2023 Champions League final and helping Spain win the Euros that year.
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