Rodri on verge of historic triple: World Cup, Champions League, Ballon d'Or
Spain midfielder Rodri, who already holds the Ballon d'Or and a Champions League medal with Manchester City, could become the tenth player to win the World Cup, Champions League and Ballon d'Or if Spain wins the 2026 final. The 31‑year‑old is set to captain La Roja in the showdown, adding the final piece to an elite trio of trophies.
The article lists the players who have already achieved the feat: Ousmane Dembélé, Zinedine Zidane, Lionel Messi, Bobby Charlton, Ronaldinho, Kaká, Rivaldo, Gerd Müller, Franz Beckenbauer and Paolo Rossi. For Nigerian football fans, seeing a player join this exclusive group underscores the pinnacle of club and international success and may inspire local aspirants aiming for similar heights.
The World Cup final is scheduled for mid‑July 2026, with the match taking place in the United States‑Canada‑Mexico host nations. If Spain triumphs, Rodri will join the historic list; if not, the record remains unchanged. Fans can watch the match to see whether history is made.