Spain triumphed over Argentina in the final, with Rodri, Pau Cubarsi, Unai Simon, and Kylian Mbappe claiming top honors while Lionel Messi missed out on individual accolades.
Rodri won the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Ball (Image Source: X/@FIFAcom)
Jul 20, 2026
11:32 am
What's the storyThe 2026 FIFA World Cup concluded with Spain emerging as the champions after a thrilling final against Argentina.
However, the individual awards saw some surprising omissions, most notably that of legend Lionel Messi.
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