World Cup 2026: FIFA hands out individual awards [+ Full List]

● Spain’s Rodri wins Golden Ball as La Roja lift second title

Following the conclusion of a thrilling FIFA World Cup 2026, FIFA handed out the tournament’s individual awards.

Spain’s Rodri, who was masterful in midfield across the eight matches for La Roja, took home the adidas Golden Ball Award for the tournament’s best player, as Spain lifted the trophy for a second time.

Despite just falling short of reaching a third successive final, France superstar Kylian Mbappe scored an astounding 10 goals in just eight matches to collect the adidas Golden Boot Award.

Unai Simon of Spain was awarded the adidas Golden Glove Award after recording seven clean sheets in eight matches, including in the 1-0 extra-time final win over Argentina.

Pau Cubarsi continued a superb start to his sparkling career with the FIFA Best Young Player Award, presented by Aramco, after playing a crucial role in the Spain defence that only conceded one goal during the tournament.

The Netherlands were recognised with the FIFA Fair Play Trophy, presented by McDonald’s.

—Full list of winners—

Adidas Golden Ball
1. Rodri —- Spain
2. Lionel Messi – Silver Ball–Argentina
3. Kylian Mbappe – Bronze Ball – France

Adidas Golden Boot
1. Kylian Mbappe  [France]
2. Lionel Messi – Silver Boot [Argentina]
3. Jude Bellingham – Bronze Boot[England]

*Adidas Golden Glove*
Unai Simon[Spain]

—FIFA Young Player Award, presented by Aramco—

ÞPau Cubarsi [Spain]

—FIFA Fair Play Trophy, presented by McDonald’s—

The Netherlands