Ronaldo Calls Spain's World Cup Final Win Over Argentina a 'Total Thrashing'

Brazilian football icon Ronaldo Nazário lauded Spain's performance in the World Cup 2026 final, calling their victory over Argentina a "total thrashing." Despite the final score being a narrow 1-0, Ronaldo emphasized that Spain exerted complete control over the match from start to finish.

'O Fenômeno,' speaking on his digital channel 'Rede Ronaldo,' stated that the predicted goals did not materialize, but the European team's dominance was absolute. He noted that the significant technical difference between the teams meant that even the presence of Lionel Messi could not overcome Spain's superiority.

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Ronaldo, a World Cup winner in 2002, sees Spain's triumph as a testament to the power of collective play over individual talent. "A single player never solves it. True strength lies in the team, in playing together," he affirmed, while acknowledging Argentina's determination in reaching the final.

The former Real Madrid and Barcelona striker also praised Spain's distinctive style of play. He contrasted it with what he perceived as an outdated approach in Brazilian football, describing Spain's game as "unique" and "beautiful." Ronaldo concluded by highlighting Spain's impressive ball control, stating, "Keeping the ball under control is the best strategy, and they did it impressively," solidifying their status as a global benchmark for collective football.

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