World Cup 2026 Awards: Rodri Golden Ball, Mbappé Golden Boot & Full Winners
Updated 19 July 2026 — FIFA individual awards confirmed after Spain's 1–0 AET final win over Argentina.
FIFA announced the World Cup 2026 awards after the final at MetLife Stadium. Rodri (Spain) won the Golden Ball as player of the tournament, beating Lionel Messi (Silver Ball) and Kylian Mbappé (Bronze Ball). Mbappé also took the Golden Boot with 10 goals.
| Award | Winner | Nation |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Ball | Rodri | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| Silver Ball | Lionel Messi | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
| Bronze Ball | Kylian Mbappé | 🇫🇷 France |
| Golden Boot | Kylian Mbappé (10) | 🇫🇷 France |
| Silver Boot | Lionel Messi (8) | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
| Bronze Boot | Jude Bellingham (7) | 🏴 England |
| Golden Glove | Unai Simón | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| Best Young Player | Pau Cubarsí | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| Fair Play Trophy | Netherlands | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
Tournament hub: World Cup 2026 · Final report: Spain 1–0 Argentina.
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Golden Ball — Why Rodri Won
Spain's captain Rodri was named the tournament's best player after anchoring La Roja from midfield across eight matches. He did not score, but FIFA rewarded control, progressive passing and leadership as Spain conceded just one goal all tournament and finished 7–1–0.
Rodri adds the World Cup Golden Ball to a résumé that already includes the Ballon d'Or, Champions League and Euro 2024 — becoming one of the few players to win World Cup, Champions League and Ballon d'Or.
Messi took the Silver Ball after 8 goals and a run to the final. Mbappé earned Bronze Ball plus the Golden Boot after France finished fourth.
Golden Boot Race — Final Table
| Rank | Player | Goals | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kylian Mbappé | 10 | Golden Boot |
| 2 | Lionel Messi | 8 | Silver Boot |
| 3 | Jude Bellingham | 7 | Bronze Boot |
Mbappé became the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice (2022 and 2026) and extended his men's all-time World Cup scoring record to 22 career goals. Full breakdown: World Cup 2026 Golden Boot.
Golden Glove — Unai Simón
Unai Simón won the Golden Glove after seven clean sheets in eight matches and only one goal conceded (Belgium quarter-final). He played every minute of Spain's title run and set a modern shutout streak of 650 consecutive minutes without conceding.
Deep dive: Unai Simón Golden Glove World Cup 2026.
Best Young Player — Pau Cubarsí
Barcelona centre-back Pau Cubarsí beat teammate Lamine Yamal to the Best Young Player award. Cubarsí started regularly in Spain's back line alongside Aymeric Laporte, helped keep Messi quiet in the final, and was fouled for the second yellow that sent Enzo Fernández off at 90+3'.
Profile: Pau Cubarsí World Cup 2026.
Fair Play Trophy — Netherlands
The Netherlands won the Fair Play Trophy for the best disciplinary record among teams that advanced deep into the knockout rounds.
Spain's Awards Sweep
Spain collected three major individual awards after beating Argentina:
- Golden Ball — Rodri
- Golden Glove — Unai Simón
- Best Young Player — Pau Cubarsí
That matches the scale of their on-pitch dominance: second World Cup title (after 2010), only one goal conceded, and a final decided by substitute Ferran Torres in the 106th minute.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Golden Ball at World Cup 2026?
Rodri (Spain). Messi finished second (Silver Ball); Mbappé third (Bronze Ball).
Who won the Golden Boot at World Cup 2026?
Kylian Mbappé with 10 goals — first player to win consecutive World Cup Golden Boots.
Who won Golden Glove World Cup 2026?
Unai Simón (Spain) — seven clean sheets, one goal conceded.
Did Messi win Golden Ball 2026?
No — Messi won the Silver Ball. Rodri took the Golden Ball after captaining Spain to the title.
Who won Best Young Player World Cup 2026?
Pau Cubarsí (Spain), ahead of Lamine Yamal.
Quem ganhou a Bola de Ouro da Copa 2026?
Rodri, da Espanha. Messi ficou com a prata; Mbappé com o bronze.