There are 'golden boot' winners from each World Cup event, as well as the 'golden ball' award. In addition, there are a few lesser-known awards awarded by FIFA at the conclusion of each World Cup tournament. Although, not awards, there are also cash prizes for teams and individuals.

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List of FIFA World Cup Awards

  • Golden Ball Winners — For the best player. Rodri won this award in 2026.
  • Golden Boot Winners — For the top goal scorer. Kylian Mbappé won this award in 2026, with 10 goals.
  • Golden Glove Award — For best goalkeeper. Unai Simón won this award in 2026. 
  • Best Young Player — the award for the best player under 21 years of age. First awarded in 2006. Pau Cubarsí won this award in 2026.
  • Fair Play Trophy — for the team with the best record of fair play. First awarded in 1970. The Netherlands won this award in 2026.
  • Most Entertaining Team Award — for the team that has entertained the public the most during the World Cup final tournament.
  • All-Star Team — announced for each tournament (since 1990), comprising the best players of the tournament.
  • Goal of the Tournament - This is the award for the best goal of the tournament. The 2026 winner is being decided by public vote.
  • Silver Ball Winner - This is the award for the second-best player of the tournament. Lionel Messi won this award in 2026.
  • Bronze Ball Winner - This is the award for the third-best player of the tournament. Kylian Mbappé won this award in 2026.
  • Silver Boot - This is the award for the second top goal scorer in the tournament. Lionel Messi won this award in 2026, with 8 goals.
  • Bronze Boot - This is the award for the third top goal scorer in the tournament. Jude Bellingham won this award in 2026, with 7 goals.