World Cup: Rodri targets a feat achieved by only ten players

Rodri is now just one match away from etching his name in the history books. If Spain clinches the title at the 2026 World Cup, the Roja midfielder would become the 11th player ever to win the Ballon d'Or, the Champions League, and the World Cup.

Since 1966, no player has dominated the passing game in a single World Cup edition like he has. Rodri completed 655 passes out of 705 attempts, boasting a staggering 92.91% success rate—a record for a World Cup finals tournament.

The Spaniard also led all players in successful passes in the final third during this edition, completing 173 out of 187 attempts (92.51%), the best percentage among players who attempted at least 100 passes in this zone.

A true metronome for La Roja, Rodri has reaffirmed his central role in Spain’s campaign and now stands on the verge of joining the greatest legends in football history.

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