Mbappe takes home second Golden Boot, Spain sweeps World Cup awards
Spain won the 2026 World Cup after defeating Argentina 1-0 in the final. Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappe secured his second Golden Boot award as the tournament's top scorer, and Rodri was named the best overall player.
Why it matters
The World Cup is the most-watched sporting event globally, and this result marks a significant shift in international football dominance.
While Ferran Torres orchestrated Spain’s winning the ultimate prize, his teammates walk away with awards of their own.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info France's forward Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the 2026 World Cup third-place match between France and England at Miami Stadium in Miami on July 18, 2026 [AFP] By Anushe Engineer and Reuters Published On 20 Jul 2026 20 Jul 2026 Spain dethroned Argentina to lift the World Cup trophy and beckon a new era in global football after substitute Ferran Torres scored a clinical goal to give his side a 1-0 win in the 106th minute at New York New Jersey Stadium.
La Roja finally broke the deadlock after dominating Argentina for most of the match in front of 80,000 fans on Sunday.
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