2026 FIFA World Cup Award Winners & Prize Money
Here’s a summary of the major individual and team awards from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, along with the prize money details:
Major Individual Awards
Golden Ball (Best Player of the Tournament):
Rodri (Spain)
The Spain captain and midfield anchor was outstanding throughout the tournament. His leadership, defensive solidity, and ability to control matches earned him the Golden Ball. Rodri was instrumental in Spain’s victory, particularly in the knockout stages and the final
Golden Ball (Best Player of the Tournament):
Lamine Yamal (Spain)
The young Spanish sensation had a breakout tournament, delivering several Man-of-the-Match performances, including in the final. His creativity, dribbling, and decisive contributions made him the standout player.
Golden Boot (Top Scorer):
Kylian Mbappé (France) – 8 goals
Mbappé finished as the tournament’s top scorer despite France exiting in the semi-finals. He edged out several contenders in a highly competitive race.
Golden Gloves (Best Goalkeeper):
Unai Simón (Spain)
The Spanish shot-stopper was exceptional throughout the knockout stages, making crucial saves in the final and semi-final. He kept multiple clean sheets and was instrumental in Spain’s defensive solidity.
Best Young Player Award:
Lamine Yamal (Spain)
(He won both Golden Ball and Best Young Player — a rare double.)
FIFA Fair Play Award:
Uruguay (for their discipline and sportsmanship throughout the tournament).
Team Prize Money (2026 FIFA World Cup)
FIFA significantly increased the prize pool for the expanded 48-team tournament:
Winners (Spain): $50 million USD
Runners-up (Argentina): $30 million USD
Third Place: $27 million USD
Fourth Place: $25 million USD
Each team also received additional payments based on group stage performance and progression. The total prize money distributed across all 48 teams exceeded $500 million.
Spain’s victory not only brought sporting glory but also a substantial financial reward to the Spanish Football Federation.