Spain Rewards World Cup Champions With Their Weight in Tomatoes

Spain’s 2026 World Cup winners Fabián Ruiz and Gavi received a special and unusual honor from their hometown. In Los Palacios y Villafranca, near Seville, the two midfielders were given tomatoes equal to their body weight as part of a local tradition.

Fabián Ruiz received about 85 kg of tomatoes, while Gavi got around 68.5 kg. The town is famous for its high-quality “bombón colorao” tomatoes. This fun custom started in 2010 when another local star, Jesús Navas, helped Spain win their first World Cup.

The players attended a special ceremony at the town hall. The local council also announced plans to rename two football fields after Ruiz and Gavi. They will build a monument to celebrate the town’s three World Cup winners — Navas, Ruiz, and Gavi. This will inspire young people in the area.

Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup final on July 19. The victory brought huge celebrations across the country. For Ruiz and Gavi, returning home to this warm, traditional welcome was a proud moment. It shows how their small town values its heroes and keeps local customs alive.