Rodri expressed his gratitude to those who helped him as he lifted the World Cup trophy.

Manchester City midfielder Rodri, who helped Spain defeat Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup final and lift the trophy, expressed his deep gratitude to those who helped him.

In the match against Argentina, Spain defeated the defending champions Argentina 1-0 in extra time after a goal by Ferran Torres assisted by Nico Williams, successfully claiming the World Cup title.

The 30-year-old Spanish captain, Rodri, said, "We are all incredulous, including myself. I hope the younger generation can take my experience as an inspiration, and that when life is going downhill, we can also get back up. This has always been my philosophy. Sometimes life is smooth sailing, and sometimes we encounter setbacks, but no matter what, we must stay positive and optimistic."

"Before the match, I told my teammates that we had to play this game bravely. We had to face the challenge head-on, look them in the eye, and we just wanted to win. Fate may or may not give you the World Cup title. But at least we showed courage."

Rodri emphasized, "When I hit rock bottom, I didn't back down either. So I want to thank everyone who helped me. But to be honest, I also want to thank myself for not giving up."

“I think our biggest improvement compared to the European Championship is that the team has become more mature. This growth is reflected in our playing style and in our daily training. In this World Cup, we have faced many different types of opponents, many of whom are from Europe, but the environment, pace and challenges of each match are completely different.”

In addition, Rodri said, "We have successfully adapted to these games, and I think we are growing in the process."

"This generation of players is making history for our country, and as everyone can see, it's not just because we won the championship, but more importantly, it's the way we did it."

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