Despite Messi's 8 goals and 4 assists, Spain's Rodri won the 2026 World Cup Golden Ball with 0 goals and 0 assists. His 753 passes (94% accuracy) and 1,803 plays anchored Spain's title run. He dominated the final with 101/105 passes, while Spain conceded just one goal all tournament.
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Golden Ball Logic: Why Rodri Won Over Messi
