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Spain Wins 2026 World Cup, Golden Ball, Glove, Boot

7/21/2026

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Spain Wins

Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, to win the 2026 World Cup.
Rodri (Manchester City) won the Golden Ball after 753 passes at 94% accuracy.
Unai Simón earned the Golden Glove with a record seven clean sheets.
Kylian Mbappé took the Golden Boot with 10 goals and four assists.
Lionel Messi earned the Silver Ball after scoring eight goals but none in the final.

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Kane Odds Surge

After the final, Harry Kane’s odds rose from +600 to +200, a 33% chance.
Oddschecker lists Rodri and Lamine Yamal at +300 each (25% implied) with 26% of betting volume.
Lionel Messi’s odds slipped to +400 (20% implied) yet he held the largest share, 28% of wagers.
Kylian Mbappé, at +600 (14% implied) and 5% of bets, shares market with Michael Olise, a +1600 long-shot (6% implied) holding 6% share.

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Rodri Returns

Rodri recovered from a hamstring strain and cruciate ligament tear to rejoin Manchester City and Spain.
His January return helped City win the Carabao Cup and FA Cup double despite missing the league title.
The Golden Ball makes Rodri the third Spanish midfielder to win the World Cup, Champions League and Ballon d’Or.
The club also includes Bobby Charlton, Franz Beckenbauer, Zinedine Zidane, Rivaldo, Ronaldinho and Kaká.

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Spain Wins

Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, to win the 2026 World Cup.
Rodri (Manchester City) won the Golden Ball after 753 passes at 94% accuracy.
Unai Simón earned the Golden Glove with a record seven clean sheets.
Kylian Mbappé took the Golden Boot with 10 goals and four assists.
Lionel Messi earned the Silver Ball after scoring eight goals but none in the final.

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