Rodri... The Best

East Rutherford – AFP – Spanish defensive midfielder Rodri was awarded the Golden Ball as the best player of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Rodri made a striking impression in the current edition of the tournament.

FIFA also announced that his Spanish national team teammates, Unai Simon and Pau Cubarsi (19), were named the tournament’s best goalkeeper and best young player, respectively.

This marks Kylian Mbappé’s (27) second consecutive title, following his 2022 triumph when he scored eight goals compared to Lionel Messi’s (39) seven.