Rodri beats Messi to win Golden Boot award; Check out full list of 2026 World Cup award winners

The 2026 World Cup wrapped up in thrilling fashion, with Spain clinching a 1-0 victory over defending champions Argentina to become world champions. La Roja will add a second star above their crest, joining the list of teams that became multi-time World Cup winners. Substitute Ferran Torres struck in extra time to help Spain secure a 1-0 lead. The Spanish side looked utterly dominant with their playmaking, while Argentina was lacklustre. Even Messi, who carried the team to the summit clash, failed to display his magic. Following the tournament, check out the full list of the FIFA 2026 World Cup award winners.

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Spain midfielder and captain Rodri was the recipient of the Golden Ball at the FIFA World Cup 2026, eclipsing some of the tournament's standout performers to win the honour. | Image: AFP

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Argentina captain Lionel Messi won the Silver Ball and the Silver Boot award at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He scored eight goals and four assists throughout the tournament, playing a key role in helping the team reach the final. | Image: AFP

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France captain Kylian Mbappe won the Golden Boot award at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scoring ten goals in eight appearances. The French striker also received the Bronze Ball. | Image: AFP

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Pau Cubarsi, the Spanish centre-back, won the FIFA Young Player of the Tournament award, becoming the fourth teen player to win the accolade. | Image: AP

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Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón received the Golden Glove Award for conceding only one goal in the eight matches he played. | Image: AFP

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French winger Michael Olise finished the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament as the leading assist provider. He registered seven assists in eight match appearances. | Image: AFP

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Defending champions Argentina finished the 2026 World Cup tournament as runner-ups and received the silver medal for making it to the final. | Image: AFP

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England finished third in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating France 6-4 in the third-place playoff. The English players received the bronze medal. | Image: AFP

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