Spain's captain Rodri is reportedly set for another spell on the sidelines after reports emerged that the midfielder will undergo surgery on a back injury.

Spain's players are set to receive a huge payday after winning the FIFA World Cup 2026, totalling prize money from FIFA, sponsorship revenue and bonuses.

Spain captain Rodri believes his side must produce an even better performance than its semifinal display if it is to beat defending champions Argentina and lift the FIFA World Cup for only the second time at the MetLife Stadium on Monday.

Spain reaching the World Cup final is still something of a novelty, given this is just the second time the country has gotten this far.

Spain captain Rodri is bracing for a "physical" battle with reigning champions Argentina when the two sides collide in the World Cup final on Sunday.

Rodri praised every member of the squad for contributing to what he described as Spain's best display of the competition.

Kylian Mbappe tried but failed. Michael Olise was nullified. Ousmane Dembele was a mere spectator. Spain beat France 2-0, and the scary thing is they made it look extremely easy.

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Spain midfielder Rodri expressed regret at celebrating in the face of Bernardo Silva after his former Manchester City teammate missed a late chance to equalize for Portugal in their heavyweight World Cup match.