Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Spain Dominates FIFA World Cup 2026 Awards
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has ended, and Spain won the big trophy.
They also won lots of individual awards.
Rodri from Spain got the Golden Ball for being the best player.
Lionel Messi from Argentina got the Silver Ball and Silver Boot.
Kylian Mbappé from France got the Golden Boot for scoring the most goals.
Spain's goalkeeper, Unai Simón, got the Golden Glove for letting in the fewest goals.
A young Spanish player, Pau Cubarsí, won the Best Young Player award.
The Netherlands won the Fair Play Trophy for being the best-behaved team.
Spain did really well, but not every award went to them.
Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup and dominated individual awards.
Rodri from Spain won the Golden Ball for best player.
Lionel Messi from Argentina received the Silver Ball and Silver Boot.
Kylian Mbappé from France won the Golden Boot for top scorer.
Spain's Unai Simón won the Golden Glove for best goalkeeper.
- Who
- Spain, Argentina, France, England, Netherlands
- What
- FIFA World Cup 2026 awards ceremony
- When
- After the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
- Where
- 2026 FIFA World Cup host countries (USA, Canada, Mexico)
- Why
- To recognize individual and team achievements during the tournament
- Golden Ball Winner
- Rodri (Spain)
- Silver Ball Winner
- Lionel Messi (Argentina)
- Bronze Ball Winner
- Kylian Mbappé (France)
- Golden Boot Winner
- Kylian Mbappé (France)
- Silver Boot Winner
- Lionel Messi (Argentina)
- Bronze Boot Winner
- Jude Bellingham (England)
- Golden Glove Winner
- Unai Simón (Spain)
- Best Young Player
- Pau Cubarsí (Spain)
- Fair Play Trophy Winner
- Netherlands