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World Cup: Rodri, Mbappé, Vozinha and other heroes who defined 2026 tournament

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Illustration representing Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, Kylian Mbappé, and Rodri

Spain won the 2026 World Cup through collective excellence, but the tournament’s memory belongs to more than its champions. From Rodri’s remarkable return and Kylian Mbappé’s bittersweet record to Vozinha’s fairytale with Cape Verde, these were the figures who gave the competition its meaning.

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