Rodri Wins Golden Ball, Mbappe Takes Golden Boot as FIFA Hands Out 2026 World Cup Awards

NBC Sports · 20h ago

FIFA handed out its individual tournament honors after Sunday's final, naming Spain midfielder Rodri the World Cup's best overall player ahead of runner-up Lionel Messi. Kylian Mbappe finished as top scorer with 10 goals to claim the Golden Boot, two clear of Messi's tally, while Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon took the Golden Glove after a tournament-best seven clean sheets. Teammate Pau Cubarsi was named the competition's best young player.