Spain’s Rodri and Simon win top honors at FIFA World Cup 2026, Messi settles for Silver Ball.
New York: (RightNow). At the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Spain’s players achieved individual honors. Spain’s captain Rodrigo Hernandez (Rodri) was named the tournament’s best player and awarded the Golden Ball.
Argentina’s Lionel Messi aimed for a third Golden Ball win. The 39-year-old led Argentina to the final for the second time, but settled for the Silver Ball.
France’s Kylian Mbappe secured the Bronze Ball, while Spain’s goalkeeper Unai Simon received the Golden Glove award for best goalkeeper. Spain clinched their second World Cup title.
Spain’s defender Pau Torres was honored as the best young player, surpassing 19-year-old winger Lamine Yamal.
It is noteworthy that Kylian Mbappe won the Golden Boot with 10 goals and 4 assists. France finished fourth, while Messi scored 8 goals and provided 4 assists.















