World Cup final player ratings: How Spain and Argentina players rated

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Unai Simon: He charged outside the penalty area in the opening minutes and almost caused disaster before recovering to help Spain add the World Cup to their European triumph two years ago. 7

Marc Cucurella: He rushed forward on numerous occasions and came close with a rare try in the first half. 7

Aymeric Laporte: He was at the back of the table throughout the tournament and was once again that way as Spain recorded a record seventh clean sheet in eight games. 7

Pau Cubarsi: He once again showed a calm stance in defense, as he did throughout the tournament. Only the second player (from 1966) to complete more than 100 passes in a World Cup final. 8

Pedro Porro: He continued his solid performance in the semi-final and played a role in the move that led to the winning goal. 7

Fabian Ruiz: He worked hard in the engine room trying to impose Argentine authority. 7

Rodry: Another controlled midfield performance from the captain that helped his country to their first World Cup victory since 2010. 7

Alex Baena: He put himself out there and got himself into trouble. 7

Dani Olmo: He created opportunities and ran into trouble in another glorious day for Spanish football, following Euro success in 2024 and Nations League triumph in 2023. 7

Laminated Yamal: He finishes the tournament with a World Cup champion medal at the age of 19. Will there be more? We had the first chance of the final when we found a place in the penalty area. 7

Mikel Oyarzabal: It was initially effective for Spain but remained largely silent. He ended a magnificent tournament as Spain’s top scorer with five goals. 7

Reserves

Pedri (62 minutes): He came in to bring energy to the side. 7

Ferran Torres (62 minutes): He added tempo to Spain’s play and was the first to react when the ball fell to him in extra time to win the biggest prize for his country. 8

Nico Williams (75 minutes): What an impact. Williams has had to be patient in this tournament and has been limited to a number of substitute appearances. Spain looked dangerous every time they got the ball and played a big role in scoring the goal. 9

Mikel Merinos (75 minutes): He proved to be an effective player in this tournament and played his part again on a magnificent day for Spain. 6

Eric Garcia (99 minutes): He worked hard and recovered after entering the game in extra time. 6

Martin Zubimendi (99 minutes): Spain did what it had to do while writing another magnificent page in football history. 6