FIFA World Cup 2026 awards: Full winners list as Rodri, Mbappe claim top honours
Spain's historic FIFA World Cup 2026 triumph was reflected in the tournament's individual honours as Rodri, Unai Simon and Pau Cubarsi swept three of the biggest awards, while France captain Kylian Mbappe claimed the Golden Boot after another sensational goalscoring campaign.Following Spain's 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in the final at MetLife Stadium, FIFA announced the winners of its prestigious post-tournament awards, recognising the standout performers of the biggest World Cup in history.Rodri was named the recipient of the Golden Ball after producing a series of commanding displays in midfield throughout Spain's unbeaten title-winning run.
The Manchester City midfielder dictated the tempo in almost every game and capped off a remarkable tournament by helping La Roja secure their second FIFA World Cup crown.Goalkeeper Unai Simon added another trophy to Spain's celebrations after winning the Golden Glove Award. Simon was the backbone of Spain's formidable defence, keeping seven clean sheets in eight matches as the champions conceded just one goal throughout the tournament.
He also set a World Cup record by going 650 consecutive minutes without conceding.Teenage sensation Pau Cubarsi completed Spain's awards sweep by winning the FIFA Best Young Player Award. The 19-year-old defender emerged as one of the tournament's biggest stars with a string of composed performances at the heart of Spain's defence, playing a crucial role in the team's record-setting defensive campaign.Mbappe wins Golden Boot despite France's semifinal exitFrance captain Kylian Mbappe once again finished as the tournament's leading scorer, collecting the Golden Boot after scoring 10 goals in eight matches.Although France fell short of reaching a third consecutive World Cup final, Mbappe's remarkable campaign saw him become the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot in back-to-back editions.
He also extended his record as the highest goalscorer in men's FIFA World Cup history with 22 career goals.Meanwhile, the Netherlands were presented with the FIFA Fair Play Award in recognition of their exemplary discipline and sportsmanship throughout the competition.Full list of FIFA World Cup 2026 award winnersGolden Ball: Rodri (Spain)Silver Ball: Lionel Messi (Argentina)Bronze Ball: Kylian Mbappe (France)Golden Boot: Kylian Mbappe (France)Silver Boot: Lionel Messi (Argentina)Bronze Boot: Jude Bellingham (England)Golden Glove: Unai Simon (Spain)FIFA Young Player Award: Pau Cubarsi (Spain)FIFA Fair Play Trophy: The NetherlandsSpain capped a memorable tournament by defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final, with substitute Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal in the 106th minute.
The victory secured Spain's second FIFA World Cup title and completed a near-perfect campaign, with La Roja conceding just one goal across eight matches while dominating both the team and individual honours.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.