The World Cup final saw Spain add another title to their collection, showcasing impressive performances throughout the match. Here’s how each player rated:

Starting XI

• Unai Simon: Charged outside his box early on, nearly causing a disaster, but recovered well. Rating: 7
• Marc Cucurella: Drove forward effectively and had a near miss in the first half. Rating: 7
• Aymeric Laporte: Solid defensively, helping Spain secure their seventh clean sheet of the tournament. Rating: 7
• Pau Cubarsi: Provided calmness in defense and completed over 100 passes, a rare feat in a World Cup final. Rating: 8
• Pedro Porro: Contributed to the winning goal, building on his semi-final performance. Rating: 7
• Fabian Ruiz: Worked diligently in midfield, though Argentina struggled to dominate. Rating: 7
• Rodri: Led the midfield successfully, guiding Spain to their first World Cup win since 2010. Rating: 7
• Alex Baena: Made a nuisance of himself, contributing to Spain's attacking efforts. Rating: 7
• Dani Olmo: Created multiple chances, playing a key role in Spain's success. Rating: 7
• Lamine Yamal: At just 19, he made his mark with a World Cup winners medal, having the first chance of the final. Rating: 7
• Mikel Oyarzabal: Influential but quiet for much of the match; ended as Spain's top scorer with five goals. Rating: 7

Substitutes

• Pedri (62 mins): Brought energy into the game. Rating: 7
• Ferran Torres (62 mins): Reacted quickly in extra-time to secure victory for Spain. Rating: 8
• Nico Williams (75 mins): Made a significant impact off the bench, playing a crucial role in the goal. Rating: 9
• Mikel Merino (75 mins): Continued to be an effective substitute, contributing positively. Rating: 6
• Eric Garcia (99 mins): Worked hard in extra-time after coming on. Rating: 6

Spain’s victory not only marks a significant achievement but also highlights the depth and talent within their squad.