Spain are crowned world champions for the second time after beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time in the World Cup final in New Jersey.
Substitute Ferran Torres became La Roja’s hero, scoring in the 106th minute and instantly etching his name into Spanish football folklore.
After the match, FIFA confirmed the winners of this World Cup by awarding the Golden Boot, Golden Ball, Golden Glove and Best Young Player gongs.
That’s who won them.
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Golden Boot Winner
France Kylian Mbappe won the Golden Boot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with 10 goals and four assists.
He finished in first place, ahead of Argentine Lionel Messi, Norwegian Erling Haaland and Englishman Jude Bellingham.
Final table of the Golden Boot
- Kylian Mbappe – 10 goals, 4 assists
- Lionel Messi – 8 goals, 4 assists
- Jude Bellingham – 7 goals, 1 assist
- Erling Haaland – 7 goals, 0 assists
- Ousmane Dembele – 6 goals, 2 assists
- Harry Kane – 6 goals, 2 assists
- Mikel Oyarazabal – 5 goals, 1 assist
- Ismaila Sarr – 4 goals, 1 assist
- Julian Quinones – 4 goals, 1 assist
- Vinicius Junior – 4 goals, 1 assist
Ballon d’Or winner
Rhodri was named the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot winner.
The Spanish captain played brilliantly in midfield throughout the tournament, leading his team to the trophy.
Golden Glove Winner
Spain Unai Simon was awarded the Golden Glove as the best goalkeeper of the tournament, allowing only one goal in the entire tournament.
According to Sofascore, Simon has kept seven clean sheets in eight matches with a save percentage of 90.9%.
No team has ever conceded fewer goals en route to winning the tournament than La Roja in 2026.
Winner in the category “Best Young Player”
Spain Pau Kubarsi was named the best young player of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
At just 19 years old, the Barcelona defender was an imperious defensive presence throughout the World Cup.
Kubarsi becomes the second teenager to win the award after Kylian Mbappe, with Lukas Podolski, Thomas Muller, Paul Pogba and Enzo Fernandez also in contention.
How are FIFA World Cup awards determined?
Ballon d’Or: Selected by the FIFA Technical Study Group.
Golden Boot: Most goals. Tiebreakers: assists, then least minutes.
Golden Glove: Selected by the FIFA Technical Study Group.
Young Player: The best player who meets the FIFA age criteria.