Rodri achieved a historic milestone in the first half of the 2026 World Cup final against Argentina, becoming the player with the most completed passes in the tournament's history since the statistic was first recorded in 1966.
Opta statistics confirmed that Spain's midfielder completed 50 passes in the first half of the final, raising his total to 1,343 completed passes in the World Cup.
With this number, Rodri has surpassed Brazilian legend Dunga, who held the record with 1,306 completed passes since 1966.
This achievement reflects the pivotal role Rodri plays in the Spanish national team's midfield, as he continued to assert control over the rhythm of play during the World Cup final.
