World Cup or Champions League? Fabián Ruiz gives his preference (without hesitation)

Ruiz picks the World Cup over the Champions League as his favourite trophy after winning both with Spain and PSG in 2026.

Fabián Ruiz has revealed his preference between two of football's greatest honours after an extraordinary 2026. The PSG midfielder won the Champions League with the French club, defeating Arsenal 1-1 (4-3 on penalties) in the final after returning from a three-month knee injury. He then helped Spain win the World Cup, starting from the quarter-finals through to the final victory over Argentina (1-0 a.e.t.).

When asked by OK Diario which trophy meant more, Ruiz unhesitatingly chose the World Cup. Despite this, the 30-year-old remains ambitious in Europe, hoping to win a third consecutive Champions League title with PSG. "We still have the desire to win, we know it's very difficult, especially in the Champions League," he said after PSG's 6-0 demolition of Villarreal. "We'll play match by match and see if we're still in the final at the end of the season."

Ruiz also revealed his dream of returning to Real Betis to finish his career at the club where he developed as a player before leaving in 2018. He recently extended his PSG contract until 2028 with an additional optional year.