Rodri lifts trophy after Spain’s run of successive knockout wins

Rodri lifted the trophy after Spain’s 1-0 victory over Argentina, marking the conclusion of their World Cup campaign. By that point Spain had beaten Portugal, Belgium, France and the defending champion in successive knockout rounds.

Spain’s tournament ended with that narrow final scoreline and the presentation of the trophy to Rodri. The sequence of knockout victories — over Portugal, Belgium, France and the defending champion — defined their progression through the latter stages. Those results came in successive rounds and culminated in the 1-0 win that delivered the title.

The pathway to the final featured high-profile opponents in each knockout match. Across those rounds, Spain overcame Portugal, Belgium and France before meeting the defending champion. Each tie contributed to the momentum that carried them into the championship match against Argentina.

The final itself was resolved by a solitary goal that produced the 1-0 victory over Argentina. It was that result after which Rodri lifted the trophy for Spain. The win capped a run in which the team had eliminated top-tier rivals in successive knockout fixtures.

Spain’s string of successes in the knockout phase—dispatching Portugal, Belgium, France and the defending champion—preceded the decisive final against Argentina. That single-goal margin secured the tournament victory and the ceremonial lifting of the trophy by Rodri.

The 1-0 triumph over Argentina and Rodri’s subsequent trophy lift complete the narrative of Spain’s campaign. Their consecutive knockout wins over Portugal, Belgium, France and the defending champion remain the defining facts of the run to the title.