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Spain’s possession game showed up in the World Cup 2026 passing numbers, with Rodri finishing as the tournament’s leading passer on 756 completed passes.
Spain dominate the list
Pau Cubarsí ranked second with 671, while Émeric Laporte took third on 616. That gave Spain three of the top four spots in the standings for completed passes.
Leandro Paredes of Argentina finished fourth with 531, ahead of England defender Marc Guéhi in fifth on 513.
Rodri adds to his tournament haul
The figures underline how much Spain controlled matches on their way to the title, with passing volume and retention central to Luis de la Fuente’s side.
Rodri’s total adds another individual marker to a tournament in which he also won the Golden Ball, according to the source material.