Pedro Rodríguez's retirement leaves only 4 winners of the 2010 World Championship still active

Pedro Rodríguez has announced his retirement from professional football, marking a significant milestone for the 2010 Spanish World Cup-winning squad. With his departure, only four members of that historic team remain active in the sport. This transition occurs more than 16 years after Spain secured its first World Cup title at Soccer City in Johannesburg, following Andrés Iniesta’s decisive goal in the 116th minute of the final.

The retirement highlights the gradual exit of the generation that defined Spanish football during its most successful era. The remaining active players from the 2010 roster represent the final links to the team that achieved international victory in South Africa.