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FIFA World Cup 2026 Award Winners: Spain has clinched the FIFA World Cup 2026 title by defeating Argentina, thanks to their excellent strategy and strong performance. The Spanish team dominated the entire tournament. The strength of Spain's defense is evident from the fact that they conceded only one goal throughout the entire competition.
Alongside Spain's title victory, several individual awards for the tournament were also announced. Let’s take a look at which players and teams received prestigious awards at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Full Awards Winners List
| Award Name | Winner Name | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Ball (Best Player) | Rodri Cascante | Spain |
| Silver Ball | Lionel Messi | Argentina |
| Bronze Ball | Kylian Mbappé | France |
| Golden Boot (Top Scorer) | Kylian Mbappé (10 Goals) | France |
| Silver Boot | Lionel Messi | Argentina |
| Bronze Boot | Jude Bellingham | England |
| Golden Glove (Best Goalkeeper) | Unai Simón | Spain |
| FIFA Young Player Award | Pau Cubarsí | Spain |
| FIFA Fair Play Trophy | Netherlands Football Team | Netherlands |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Key Player Performances and Highlights
Rodri Cascante: The Golden Ball Winner
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Spain's captain, Rodrigo Hernandez, was awarded the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player. Rodri orchestrated Spain's entire game from the midfield. Although he did not record any goals or assists in the tournament, he laid a strong foundation for his team's victory by delivering the highest number of accurate and successful passes.
Also Read: Why Rodri Won Golden Ball Over Messi: The FIFA Decision Explained
Kylian Mbappé: Golden Boot Winner with 10 Goals
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French star striker Kylian Mbappé continued to shine in this World Cup. Delivering a record-breaking performance, he scored 10 goals in this edition and claimed the Golden Boot award. Additionally, he was awarded the Bronze Ball (bronze medal) as the tournament's third-best player.
Also Read: 2 Reasons Behind Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 Loss
Lionel Messi: Secures Silver Ball & Silver Boot
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Argentine legend and captain Lionel Messi's dream of winning the Golden Boot was dashed at the very last moment. Messi was the top goal-scorer leading up to the semi-finals, but Mbappé overtook him by scoring two goals in the third-place match.
- Messi received the Silver Boot for being the tournament's second-highest goal-scorer.
- Furthermore, he was honored with the Silver Ball award as the tournament's second-best player for his outstanding performance.
Unai Simón & Pau Cubarsí: Defensive Excellence
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Spanish goalkeeper Unai Simón won the Golden Glove thanks to his exceptional goalkeeping. Meanwhile, young Spanish defender Pau Cubarsí was honored with the FIFA Young Player Award for his extraordinary performance.
Netherlands: FIFA Fair Play Trophy Winners
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The Netherlands team, having demonstrated disciplined and fair play on the field, was honored with the FIFA Fair Play Trophy for this edition.
Also Read: Top 5 Teams with Most Goals in a Single FIFA World Cup
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