New York: Spain clinched their second FIFA World Cup title in a historic 1-0 extra-time victory against defending champions Argentina on July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium. Following the thrilling final, FIFA unveiled the post-tournament awards, recognizing the standout performers of the 2026 edition.
Spain's dominance on the field was heavily reflected in the individual accolades, with Spanish players sweeping the Golden Ball, Golden Glove, and Best Young Player awards. Meanwhile, France captain Kylian Mbappé made history by securing his second consecutive Golden Boot.
Full List of FIFA World Cup 2026 Award Winners
Player of the Tournament Awards:
Golden Ball (Best Player): Rodri (Spain 🇪🇸) – The Manchester City midfielder dictated Spain's tempo, breaking up opposition plays and completing the most passes among midfielders in the tournament.
Silver Ball: Lionel Messi (Argentina 🇦🇷)
Bronze Ball: Kylian Mbappé (France 🇫🇷)
Top Goalscorer Awards:
Golden Boot: Kylian Mbappé (France 🇫🇷) – 10 goals. Despite France's semi-final exit, Mbappé became the first player in history to win the Golden Boot in back-to-back World Cups.
Silver Boot: Lionel Messi (Argentina 🇦🇷) – 8 goals.
Bronze Boot: Jude Bellingham (England 🏴)
Goalkeeper and Youth Awards:
Golden Glove (Best Goalkeeper): Unai Simón (Spain 🇪🇸) – Instrumental to Spain's success, Simón kept seven clean sheets and allowed only one goal past him throughout the entire tournament.
FIFA Best Young Player: Pau Cubarsí (Spain 🇪🇸) – The 19-year-old Barcelona defender emerged as a defensive powerhouse, playing a crucial role in Spain's near-flawless backline.
Other Notable Honours:
Final Man of the Match: Ferran Torres (Spain 🇪🇸) – Scored the decisive World Cup-winning goal in the 106th minute after coming off the bench.
FIFA Fair Play Trophy: The Netherlands 🇳🇱 – Recognized by FIFA for their exemplary discipline and sportsmanship throughout the competition.
This near-flawless campaign by La Roja marks one of the most dominant team sweeps of both the championship and individual honours in recent World Cup history.