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Rodri named 2026 World Cup's best player, Mbappe top scorer

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Spain's Rodri was named the best player of the 2026 World Cup, adding to his numerous accolades.
  • Unai Simon won the Golden Glove as the best goalkeeper, and Pau Cubarsi received the Young Player award.
  • France's Kylian Mbappe secured the Golden Boot with 10 goals, surpassing Lionel Messi.

Spain's dominance in the 2026 World Cup extended to individual awards, with midfielder Rodri earning the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player. This latest achievement adds to his impressive collection, which includes the Ballon d'Or, Champions League, four Premier League titles with Manchester City, the European Championship, and now the World Cup. Goalkeeper Unai Simon of Athletic Bilbao claimed the Golden Glove for his consistent performances, recording seven clean sheets and conceding only once throughout the tournament. Young defender Pau Cubarsi was recognized as the Young Player of the Tournament, a crucial pillar in Spain's championship run at just 19 years old. Meanwhile, French forward Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid clinched the Golden Boot, finishing as the top scorer with 10 goals. He outpaced Argentina's captain Lionel Messi, who ended the tournament with eight goals, failing to score in the final against Spain. England's Jude Bellingham and Norway's Erling Haaland tied for third with seven goals each.

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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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