The curtain came down on the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday with Spain crowned world champions and the tournament’s award winners also confirmed following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final at New York New Jersey Stadium.
La Roja lifted the World Cup trophy for the second time in their history, 16 years after their maiden triumph in South Africa in 2010. Luis de la Fuente’s side also made history by becoming the first World Cup-winning team to concede just one goal throughout an entire tournament.
Argentina, led by Lionel Messi in what is expected to be his final World Cup appearance, finished runners-up after falling short in the final, while England claimed third place with a thrilling 6-4 victory over France in the bronze-medal match.
Beyond the team honours, several players were recognised for their outstanding performances throughout the month-long tournament.
Below is the full list of winners and award recipients at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
World Cup winners
- Champions: Spain
- Runners-up: Argentina
- Third place: England
- Fourth place: France
Golden Ball (Best Player)
Winner: Rodri (Spain)
Spain midfielder Rodri was named the tournament’s best player after anchoring La Roja’s midfield throughout their triumphant campaign. His composure, leadership and control in the middle of the park were key to Spain lifting their second World Cup title.
Golden Boot (Top Scorer)
Winner: Kylian Mbappe (France)
Mbappe claimed the Golden Boot after scoring 10 goals in eight matches, becoming the first player in history to win the World Cup’s top scorer award at two consecutive tournaments. He also extended his record as the men’s all-time leading World Cup scorer with 22 career goals.
Golden Glove (Best Goalkeeper)
Winner: Unai Simón (Spain)
Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón received the Golden Glove after playing a pivotal role in his country’s title-winning campaign. Spain conceded just one goal in seven matches, while Simón also set a World Cup record of 650 consecutive minutes without conceding.
Best Young Player
Winner: Pau Cubarsí (Spain)
Spain defender Pau Cubarsí was named the tournament’s Best Young Player after a series of mature and commanding performances at the heart of La Roja’s defence. The teenager played a crucial role in Spain’s historic defensive record, helping his side concede just one goal en route to lifting the World Cup trophy.
FIFA Fair Play Award
Winner: Netherlands
The Netherlands are the winners of the FIFA Fair Play Award.
Full list of 2026 FIFA World Cup award winners
- World Cup champions: Spain
- Runners-up: Argentina
- Third place: England
- Fourth place: France
- Golden Ball: Rodri (Spain)
- Golden Boot: Kylian Mbappe (France)
- Golden Glove: Unai Simón (Spain)
- Best Young Player: Pau Cubarsi (Spain)
- FIFA Fair Play Award: Netherlands
