Rodri named World Cup Best Player as Mbappe finishes top scorer

Spain's triumph in the 2026 World Cup was highlighted by individual accolades for its key players. Rodri, the midfield maestro, was awarded the Golden Ball as the tournament's Best Player, capping a remarkable season that also included domestic and European club titles. His leadership was instrumental in Spain's journey to the championship.

Complementing Rodri's achievement, Unai Simon secured the Golden Glove for his outstanding goalkeeping. The Athletic Bilbao shot-stopper maintained an exceptional record, keeping seven clean sheets and conceding only one goal throughout the entire tournament. Young defender Pau Cubarsi also earned recognition, being named the Young Player of the Tournament for his vital contributions to Spain's defense at just 19 years old.

On the individual scoring front, French striker Kylian Mbappe claimed the Golden Boot, finishing as the top scorer with 10 goals. He edged out Lionel Messi, who scored eight goals, and Jude Bellingham and Erling Haaland, who both netted seven. The tournament concluded with Spain lifting their second World Cup trophy, defeating Argentina in the final.