FIFA announced the best players of the World Cup
Kyiv • UNN
Rodri was named the best player of the World Cup. Unai Simón received the Golden Glove, and Kylian Mbappé the Golden Boot.
After the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup, FIFA announced the winners of the tournament's individual awards. This was reported by UNN.
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The best player of the World Cup was recognized as the captain of the Spanish national team, Rodri, who helped his team win the world champion title.
For the Spanish midfielder, this is another prestigious achievement in his career. Rodri is the winner of the "Ballon d'Or", a Champions League winner, a four-time English champion, a European champion, and now also a world champion and the best player of the world championship.
Simon received the "Golden Glove", Mbappé – the "Golden Boot"
The best goalkeeper of the tournament was the goalkeeper of the Spanish national team, Unai Simón, who received the "Golden Glove" award. During the championship, he kept a clean sheet seven times and conceded only one goal.
The award for the best young player of the World Cup was received by the defender of the Spanish national team, Pau Cubarsí.
The "Golden Boot" for the tournament's top scorer was won by the forward of the French national team, Kylian Mbappé.
By the way, during the celebration at the group photo, it was not without US President Donald Trump, who remained on the podium until the very end, even when Rodri was already lifting the World Cup trophy above his head.
