FIFA World Cup 2026 Awards: Full List of Winners, Records and Prize Money
Rodri won the Golden Ball. Mbappe scored 10 goals to take the Golden Boot. Spain collected $51 million in prize money. Here is every award, every record and every number from the 2026 World Cup.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup ended on July 19 with Spain beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
FIFA confirmed all individual awards after the final. The tournament set a new revenue record of $15 billion — $4 billion above initial projections — across 104 matches in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
308
Most Goals Ever in
World Cup
$15B
Record FIFA Revenue Made
6.25M
Fans Attended FFIA 26
all-time record
What are the FIFA World Cup 2026 awards and who won them?
Golden Ball — Best Player
Rodri
Spain
Silver Ball
Lionel Messi
Argentina
Bronze Ball
Kylian Mbappe
France
Bronze Boot
Jude Bellingham
England
Golden Glove — Best Goalkeeper
Unai Simon
Spain · 7 clean sheets in 8 matches
Best Young Player
Pau Cubarsi
Spain · 19 years old
Top Assist Provider
Michael Olise
France · 7 assists
FIFA Fair Play Trophy
Netherlands
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Why did Rodri win the Golden Ball over Messi?
Rodri played all eight matches for Spain as the deepest midfielder and was the foundation of the most possession-dominant team in the tournament. Spain averaged 64% possession across eight games and conceded one goal.
Rodri completed 101 passes in the final alone — one of only three instances on record of a player completing 100 or more passes in a World Cup final.
Messi won the Silver Ball with 8 goals and 4 assists — 12 goal involvements in total. His tournament numbers were superior to Rodri’s in attacking output. The jury favoured the controlling midfielder of the winning team over the attacker of the runner-up.
How many goals did Mbappe score at the 2026 World Cup?
Kylian Mbappe scored 10 goals in 8 matches to win the Golden Boot. He is the first player to score 10 or more goals at a single World Cup since Jurgen Klinsmann scored 11 for Germany at the 1954 and Sandor Kocsis scored 11 in 1954. Mbappe also contributed 3 assists. Michael Olise led all players with 7 assists.
France finished third after beating England in the third-place match on Saturday. Mbappe had 10 goals and 3 assists across the tournament — 13 total goal involvements in 8 matches.
Football World Cup 2026 records — full list
| Record | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Goals | 308, Most in World Cup History |
| Highest-Scoring Match | France vs England, 10 Goals |
| Total Attendance | 6.25 Million, All-Time Record |
| Total Matches | 104 |
| FIFA Revenue | $15 Billion, $4B Above Projections |
| Top Scorer | Kylian Mbappe, 10 Goals |
| Top Assist Provider | Michael Olise, 7 Assists |
| Most Saves in Final | Emiliano Martinez, 11 Saves |
| Most Passes in Final | Pau Cubarsí, 121 (Record) |
| Goals Conceded by Champions | Spain, 1 Goal (Fewest Ever) |
| Spain Unbeaten Run | 38 Matches, International Record |
| Oldest Winning Coach | Luis de la Fuente, 65 |
| Youngest Finalist | Lamine Yamal, 19y 6d (3rd Youngest Ever) |
| Argentina Final Shots | 0 in Normal Time, World Cup Final Record |
How much prize money did Spain win at the 2026 World Cup?
Spain received $51 million in prize money for winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The total prize pool for the tournament was $871 million — a new record.
FIFA generated $15 billion in total revenue, exceeding its $9.5 billion initial forecast by $4 billion. The expansion to 48 teams and 104 matches was the primary driver of that increase.
Full FIFA World Cup prize money history
| Year | Champions | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Spain | $51 Million |
| 2022 | Argentina | $42 Million |
| 2018 | France | $38 Million |
| 2014 | Germany | $35 Million |
| 2010 | Spain | $30 Million |
| 2006 | Italy | $20 Million |
| 2002 | Brazil | $8 Million |
| 1998 | France | $6 Million |
| 1994 | Brazil | $4 Million |
| 1990 | West Germany | $3.5 Million |
| 1986 | Argentina | $2.8 Million |
| 1982 | Italy | $2.2 Million |
Final standings — 2026 FIFA World Cup
| Position | Nation | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|
| 1st (Champions) | Spain | $51 Million |
| 2nd (Runners-up) | Argentina | $34 Million |
| 3rd Place | England | — |
| 4th Place | France | — |
Why did Unai Simon win the Golden Glove?
Unai Simon kept seven clean sheets in eight matches, including in the 1-0 extra-time final win over Argentina. Spain conceded only one goal across the entire tournament — the fewest ever by a World Cup winning team.
Simon did not face a single shot on target in 90 minutes of the final. Argentina’s only attempt in normal time was a Messi strike in the 117th minute of extra time, which Simon saved.
Who is Pau Cubarsi and why did he win Best Young Player?
Pau Cubarsi is a 19-year-old centre-back for Barcelona and Spain. He played every minute of Spain’s World Cup campaign. He completed 121 passes in the final — the most by any player in a World Cup final on record. He will turn 20 in January 2027 and is already considered one of the best young defenders in the world.
Honest Verdict
Mbappe’s 10 goals is the headline number of the tournament. But Spain’s collective numbers tell the real story. One goal conceded. 38 matches unbeaten. The most possession of any team. Rodri winning the Golden Ball over Messi is defensible — he was the engine of the most complete team performance at any World Cup since Italy’s 2006 campaign. The $15 billion revenue figure confirms what the format change to 48 teams was always about. More matches, more broadcast inventory, more money. The football delivered too. 308 goals across 104 matches is the highest goals-per-game average in the modern era
FAQs
Who won the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Spain won the FIFA World Cup 2026 by beating Argentina 1-0 after extra time on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. It is Spain’s second World Cup title after 2010.
Who won the Golden Ball at the 2026 World Cup?
Rodri of Spain won the Golden Ball as the best player at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He played all eight matches as Spain’s deep-lying midfielder and completed 101 passes in the final alone.
Who won the Golden Boot at the 2026 World Cup?
Kylian Mbappe of France won the Golden Boot with 10 goals in 8 matches. Lionel Messi won the Silver Boot with 8 goals. Jude Bellingham of England won the Bronze Boot.
How much prize money did Spain receive for winning the 2026 World Cup?
Spain received $51 million in prize money for winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The runners-up Argentina received $34 million. The total prize pool was $871 million across all 48 participating nations.
What records were broken at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
The 2026 World Cup set multiple records: 308 total goals (most ever), 6.25 million fans attended (most ever), $15 billion in FIFA revenue (most ever), and Spain became the first World Cup winners to concede only one goal across an entire tournament.
Who won Best Young Player at the 2026 World Cup?
Pau Cubarsi of Spain won the FIFA Best Young Player Award at the 2026 World Cup. The 19-year-old Barcelona centre-back played every minute of Spain’s campaign and completed 121 passes in the final — the most by any player in a World Cup final on record.
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