Complete list: World Cup 2026 individual award winners

Spain’s victory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final also confirmed the tournament’s individual award winners, with Rodri, Kylian Mbappé, Unai Simón and Pau Cubarsí receiving the competition’s highest personal honours.

The awards were announced following the tournament’s 104th and final match, recognising the players who made the greatest impact throughout the competition.

Spain’s triumph was reflected in the final list, with three of La Roja’s players receiving major individual accolades.

Rodri named Player of the Tournament

Spain midfielder Rodri was awarded the Player of the Tournament prize after playing a central role in his country’s successful World Cup campaign.

The Spain captain was a key figure throughout the competition, providing consistency and leadership as La Roja progressed through the tournament before lifting the trophy.

His performances across the World Cup earned widespread recognition, culminating in the competition’s most prestigious individual award.

Rodri’s influence in midfield proved vital during Spain’s run to the title, making him a deserving recipient of the tournament’s top honour.

Mbappé finishes as leading scorer

Although Argentina fell short in the final, France forward Kylian Mbappé finished the tournament as the World Cup’s leading goalscorer.

Mbappé claimed the Golden Boot after scoring 10 goals during the competition, ending the tournament as its most prolific attacker.

His goals ensured he finished ahead of every other player in the scoring charts, securing one of the World Cup’s most coveted individual prizes.

The award recognised his consistent finishing throughout the tournament, regardless of his nation’s final position.

Spain dominate the remaining awards

Spain’s success was further reflected in the remaining individual honours.

Goalkeeper Unai Simón received the award for the tournament’s best goalkeeper after a series of impressive performances that helped Spain become world champions.

Young defender Pau Cubarsí was also recognised, collecting the Best Young Player award following a breakthrough tournament that established him as one of the competition’s standout emerging talents.

The distribution of the awards underlined Spain’s dominance throughout the tournament, with La Roja claiming the World Cup trophy as well as three of the four major individual honours.

Final list of World Cup 2026 individual awards

Following the conclusion of the tournament, the winners of the major individual awards are:

• Player of the Tournament: Rodri (Spain)
• Top Scorer: Kylian Mbappé (France) – 10 goals
• Best Goalkeeper: Unai Simón (Spain)
• Best Young Player: Pau Cubarsí (Spain)

The awards brought the curtain down on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, recognising the players whose performances stood out across the competition and highlighting Spain’s remarkable campaign, which concluded with both team success and individual recognition.