Spain’s Rodri wins World Cup Golden Ball

• Following the conclusion of the World Cup 2026 final, FIFA handed out the tournament’s individual awards.

• Spain dominated the honours, with Rodri awarded the adidas Golden Ball Award, Unai Simon recognised with the adidas Golden Glove Award, and Pau Cubarsí feted with the Young Player Award.

• Spanish midfield maestro Rodri has secured the Golden Ball for the tournament’s best player, as Spain lifted the trophy for a second time.

• The midfielder was a steady presence in the centre of the ground in their eight matches, helping them win their second global crown.

• Argentina’s Lionel Messi won the Silver Ball.

• France’s Kylian Mbappe won the Bronze Ball.

• Unai Simon of Spain was awarded the Golden Glove Award after recording seven clean sheets in eight matches, including in the 1-0 extra-time final win over Argentina.

• His seven clean sheets are the most ever registered in a single World Cup.

• Spain’s centre-back Pau Cubarsi continued a superb start to his sparkling career with the FIFA Best Young Player Award. 

• The 19-year-old played a crucial role in the Spain defence that only conceded one goal during the tournament.