The FIFA World Cup 2026 concluded with Spain defeating Argentina 1-0 in the final to lift their second World Cup title. Alongside the team trophy, several individual awards were presented to players who delivered outstanding performances throughout the tournament.
Here's a look at the biggest award winners.
Golden Ball – Rodri (Spain)
Spain captain Rodri was named the Golden Ball winner for being the tournament's best player.
The midfielder played a pivotal role in Spain's World Cup-winning campaign, controlling the tempo of matches with his leadership, passing, and defensive contributions.
Golden Boot – Kylian Mbappé (France)
France superstar Kylian Mbappé won the Golden Boot after finishing as the tournament's top scorer.
He scored 10 goals during the competition and also registered four assists, making him the most productive attacking player of the World Cup.
Golden Glove – Unai Simón (Spain)
Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón received the Golden Glove, awarded to the tournament's best goalkeeper.
He was one of Spain's standout performers, conceding just one goal throughout the competition while keeping multiple clean sheets.
Best Young Player – Pau Cubarsí (Spain)
Spain defender Pau Cubarsí was named the Best Young Player of the tournament.
The young centre-back impressed with his mature performances, composure under pressure, and important role in Spain's solid defensive record.
Final Hero – Ferran Torres
Although it is not an official tournament award, Ferran Torres was named Player of the Match in the World Cup final after scoring the decisive goal that secured Spain's 1-0 victory over Argentina and crowned his team world champions.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Major Award Winners
- Golden Ball (Best Player): Rodri (Spain)
- Golden Boot (Top Scorer): Kylian Mbappé (France) – 10 goals
- Golden Glove (Best Goalkeeper): Unai Simón (Spain)
- Best Young Player: Pau Cubarsí (Spain)
- Final Player of the Match: Ferran Torres (Spain)
The Bottom Line
The FIFA World Cup 2026 celebrated several exceptional individual performances, with Spain dominating the honours after their title-winning campaign. While Rodri was recognised as the tournament's best player, Kylian Mbappé once again showcased his goal-scoring brilliance by finishing as the competition's top scorer, and Spain's defensive stars also earned top individual accolades.
