Lionel Messi’s Final Flop and Rodri’s Shocking Triumph: The Untold Story of the 2026 World Cup Showdown
Aymeric Laporte: 8
No player had made more interceptions and precious few had won more aerial duels than Laporte before the final, and the 32-year-old showed why as a resolute influence again here.
Laporte should have scored during regular time but placed a header kindly for Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez to save.
Marc Cucurella: 8
On the evidence of this tournament, Cucurella could be a key player for new club Real Madrid next season.
Another all-action display featured a flashpoint involving Lionel Messi after Fernandez’s dismissal, with the striker appearing to claim that the full-back should have been punished for covering his mouth while speaking to him.



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