FIFA World Cup awards: Full winners list as Rodri, Mbappe claim top honours
Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with players Rodri, Unai Simon, and Pau Cubarsi receiving top individual honors. France's Kylian Mbappe secured the Golden Boot despite his team's semifinal exit.
Why it matters
This marks a historic achievement for Spanish football and highlights the individual performances that defined the most recent World Cup tournament.
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.
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