Spain has won the World Cup, defeating Argentina in the final. The match was marked by tension, with Argentina receiving six yellow cards throughout the contest. The ill feeling between the two teams continued after the final whistle, with a mass brawl breaking out involving both sets of players.
The altercation began when Argentina defender Nahuel Molina punched Spanish captain Rodri, sparking a heated exchange between the two teams. Meanwhile, Nicolas Otamendi appeared to accuse Rodri and the Spanish squad of influencing the referee throughout the encounter.
Despite the hostile atmosphere, the Spanish team was ultimately able to celebrate their victory. However, their trophy lift was briefly delayed by a notable figure - Donald Trump, who was reluctant to leave the stage after presenting the trophy to Rodri. The former president seemed eager to join in the celebrations, but Rodri and FIFA president Gianni Infantino eventually managed to usher him away.
The incident has been praised by many, with some hailing Rodri as a hero for standing his ground and waiting for Trump to leave the stage before lifting the trophy. Spanish presenter Dani Garrido praised Rodri's actions, saying that it took a lot of personality to stand up to Trump in that moment.
Rodri has spoken about the victory, thanking Spain's fans for their support throughout the tournament. He also acknowledged the difficult 12 months he had faced personally, including knee surgery, and expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to unleash his full potential on the field.
Despite Argentina's questionable tactics during the match, Rodri was gracious in his praise for the opposing team, applauding their achievement of reaching back-to-back World Cup finals. He also acknowledged the difficulty of the match, saying that it was hard for Spain to create scoring opportunities against Argentina's defense.
The Spanish team's victory has been marked by several individual accolades, with Rodri being awarded the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player. Unai Simon was named the best goalkeeper, while Pau Cubarsi was recognized as the best young player. Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappe became the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice, finishing as the top scorer with ten goals.
