Where To Find Spain's Stars After The 2026 World Cup

Spain won its second men's World Cup title following a 1-0 win over then-defending champions Argentina to cap off a memorable run in which La Roja only conceded one goal in eight tournament matches. 

The campaign began with a scoreless draw against Cape Verde but Spain rebounded with a resounding 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia. The group stage concluded with a 1-0 win over Uruguay to clinch Group H. 

In the knockout rounds, Spain first defeated Austria 3-0 in the round of 32. That folllowed a 1-0 win over Portugal in the round of 16. In the quarterfinals, a 2-1 over Belgium set up a blockbuster semifinals clash with France. It turned out to be dominant 2-0 performance for Spain, followed by the win over Argentina in the final.

So what's next for the players who led Spain to its World Cup victory?

Midfielder · Spain

As the Golden Ball winner for the tournament's best player, Rodri put one masterclass after another as the team's captain and do-everything midfielder. He didn't score a goal or log an assist, but his ability to contribute in both the attack and defense made him a vital piece of Spain's puzzle. He becomes the seventh player to win the World Cup, a European Championship, a Champions League and a Ballon d'Or across his career.

Rodri currently plays for Manchester City, for which he has won every major club title in his seven seasons there. He's now been linked with a move to Real Madrid. 

Forward · Spain

Turning 19 during the tournament, Yamal didn't quite live up to the hype coming into the summer as he recovered from a hamstring injury, but still showed why he'll be a star player for years to come.

His only goal came in the win over Saudi Arabia, becoming the second player aged 18 or younger to score the opening