Starting XI
Unai Simon: Came charging outside his box in the opening minutes which almost led to disaster before recovering to help Spain add the World Cup to their European triumph of two-years ago. 7
Marc Cucurella: Drove forward on numerous occasions and went close with a rare first-half attempt which whistled just wide. 7
Aymeric Laporte: Has been a rock at the back throughout the tournament – and so he was once again as Spain recorded a seventh clean sheet in eight games. 7
Pau Cubarsi: Once again provided a calm presence in defence as he has done all tournament. Only the second player on record (from 1966) to complete 100-plus passes in a World Cup final. 8
Pedro Porro: Followed up on his solid display in the semi-final to play a part in the move that produced the winning goal. 7
Fabian Ruiz: Worked hard in the engine room as Argentina struggled to impose their authority. 7
Rodri: Another controlled midfield performance from the captain as he helped his country to their first World Cup triumph since 2010. 7
Alex Baena: Put himself about and made a nuisance of himself. 7
Dani Olmo: Created chances and made a nuisance of himself on another glorious day for Spanish football after the Euros success of 2024 and the Nations League triumph of 2023. 7
Lamine Yamal: Ends the tournament with a World Cup winners medal at the age of 19. Will there be more to come? Had the first chance of the final after finding space inside the box. 7
Mikel Oyarzabal: Has been influential upfront for Spain but was kept quiet for large parts. Ends a glorious tournament as Spain’s leading scorer with five goals. 7
Substitutes
Pedri (62 mins): Came on to bring energy into the side. 7
Ferran Torres (62 mins): Injected pace into Spain’s play and was first to react when the ball fell to him in extra-time to seal the biggest prize of all for his country. 8
Nico Williams (75 mins): What an impact. Williams has had to remain patient at this tournament and has been limited to a string of substitute appearances. Spain looked dangerous each time he had the ball at his feet and played a huge role in the goal. 9
Mikel Merino (75 mins): Has proved to be an impact substitute at this tournament and again played his part on a glorious day for Spain. 6
Eric Garcia (99 mins): Worked hard and put himself about after coming on in extra-time. 6
Martin Zubimendi (99 mins): Did what he needed to as Spain wrote another glorious chapter in their football history. 6
