FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot, Golden Ball, Golden Glove Race: Final Standings After Spain Become Champions

Published 20 July 2026 · sports

FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot, Golden Ball, Golden Glove Race: Final Standings After Spain Become Champions Published By, Last Updated: July 20, 2026, 08:06

FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot, Golden Ball, Golden Glove Race: Final Standings After Spain Become Champions Published By, Last Updated: July 20, 2026, 08:06 IST With Spain winning the FIFA World Cup 2026, here's a look at the final standings for the Golden Ball, Golden Boot and Golden Glove awards. Rodri (left) and Unai Simon (AP Photo) Ferran Torres has etched his name in football folklore by making full use of an opportunity of a lifetime when, in the 106th minute of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, he found the back of the net to break Argentine hearts as Spain became the champions for the second time in history. Torres’ lone strike proved to be the difference to send Spanish fans back home and elsewhere into delirium during a finale that was bossed by La Roja. With the pulsating event drawing to an epic conclusion, here’s a look at the final Golden Ball, Golden Boot and Golden Gloves standings. GOLDEN BOOT For his 10 goals, France’s Kylian Mbappe secured the Golden Boot award for the second year in a row. He was locked in a neck-and-neck battle with Lionel Messi for the top honours.

His two goals in the third-place playoffs proved decisive with Messi not scoring in the final. Rank Name Country Goals Assists Minutes Played 1 Kylian Mbappe France 10 4 769 2 Lionel Messi Argentina 8 4 853 3 Jude Bellingham England 7 1 698 4 Erling Haaland Norway 7 0 537 5 Ousmane Dembele France 6 2 648 6 Harry Kane England 6 1 732 7 Mikel Oyarzabal Spain 5 1 664 8 Ismaila Sarr Senegal 4 1 419 9 Julian Quinones Mexico 4 1 440 19 Vinicius Junior Brazil 4 1 505 Final Golden Ball Standings Golden Ball is awarded to the best player of each edition of a FIFA World Cup. This time it was Spain’s Rodri who won the prestigious award as he completed football by adding yet another trophy to his overflowing cabinet. Besides setting the pace, his leadership proved pivotal in Spain dethroning Argentina. GOLDEN GLOVE Across eight games of the World Cup, Unai Simon allowed just one goal while keeping a whopping seven clean sheets, including against Argentina in the final. The performance was a testament to both Simon and Spain’s defensive quality as they erected a giant wall that opponents found difficult to scale.

No wonder Simon won the Golden Glove, which is awarded to the tournament’s top goalkeeper. YOUNG PLAYER 19-year-old centre-back Pau Cubarsi was key to Spain’s impenetrable defence throughout the campaign. The teenager displayed maturity and leadership qualities beyond his years while displaying immense courage. He may not have hit the headlines like others but quietly ensured Spain’s march to the title was free of any roadblocks. For his outstanding display, Cubarsi won Young Player of the Tournament award. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Key Questions Answered Will Kylian Mbappe win a third consecutive Golden Boot? Kylian Mbappe won the Golden Boot at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with 10 goals. He previously won the award in 2022. Mbappe is the first player to win two FIFA World Cup Golden Boots. He also secured the Golden Boot for the second year in a row. Spain won the World Cup, defeating Argentina 1-0. How will Spain's young players impact future tournaments? Spain's young players, particularly Pau Cubarsí, are expected to significantly impact future tournaments. Cubarsí, aged 19, was named the FIFA World Cup 2026 Best Young Player, playing a key role in Spain's defense with seven clean sheets.