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Spain completely dominated the individual award categories at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with midfield maestro Rodri being named the player of the tournament after leading his country to the prestigious trophy on Sunday. La Roja captured football’s ultimate prize for the second time in history by defeating Argentina 1-0 via a dramatic extra-time goal, capping off a historic campaign in North America.
Under the guidance of manager Luis de la Fuente, the European champions made defensive history by becoming the first-ever World Cup-winning side to concede just one single goal across an entire competition.
2026 FIFA World Cup: Official Award Winners
| Official FIFA Award | Winner | National Team / Accomplishment |
| World Cup Champions | Spain | Defeated Argentina 1-0 via an extra-time goal |
| Golden Ball (Best Player) | Rodri (Spain) | Masterfully orchestrated the tournament-winning midfield |
| Golden Boot (Top Scorer) | Kylian Mbappé (France) | Netted an astounding 10 goals in 8 tournament games |
| Golden Glove (Best Keeper) | Unai Simón (Spain) | Recorded an all-time record 7 clean sheets in 8 matches |
| Best Young Player | Pau Cubarsí (Spain) | Anchored a defense that conceded only 1 goal all summer |
| FIFA Fair Play Award | The Netherlands | Recognized for exemplary on-field conduct and sportsmanship |
Rodri Masterminds Spain’s Midfield Glory
Rodri stood out as the absolute mastermind of the Spanish midfield throughout the grueling tournament layout. Playing in all eight matches for La Roja, his immense influence and tactical control earned him the prestigious adidas Golden Ball Award for the tournament’s best player. He completely controlled the tempo of the final, neutralising Argentina’s counter-attacks and cementing his status as the world’s premier midfielder.
A Historic Defensive Sweep
Spain’s unbreakable backline was heavily rewarded during the post-match ceremony. Shot-stopper Unai Simón claimed the Golden Glove after keeping an unbelievable seven clean sheets in eight matches, silencing pre-tournament critics who called for him to be benched. Ahead of him, 19-year-old sensation Pau Cubarsí clinched the FIFA Best Young Player Award after anchoring the historic defensive unit that surrendered only one goal all summer.
Mbappé Claims Golden Boot Despite French Heartbreak
While France ultimately fell short of the podium—losing a high-scoring third-place play-off match to England—Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappé still left an indelible mark on history. Mbappé comfortably collected the Golden Boot as the tournament’s highest scorer, netting an astounding ten goals in just eight appearances.
Rounding out the official tournament honors, The Netherlands were presented with the FIFA Fair Play Award in recognition of their exemplary on-field conduct and sportsmanship throughout the competition.