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Rodri, Simón and Cubarsi Lead Spain’s Clean Sweep of World Cup 2026 Awards

Rodri, Simón and Cubarsi Lead Spain’s Clean Sweep of World Cup 2026 Awards

Spain’s triumphant run at the World Cup 2026 was capped by a remarkable haul of individual honours. Captain Rodri earned the Golden Ball as the tournament’s best player. Goalkeeper Unai Simón claimed the Golden Glove after conceding just once in eight matches. Young centre-back Pau Cubarsi was named Best Young Player following a series of standout performances. France captain Kylian Mbappé finished as top scorer with 10 goals to win the Golden Boot and cement his status as the competition’s all-time leading marksman with 22 World Cup goals. Lionel Messi took home the Silver Ball and Silver Boot, while England’s Jude Bellingham won Bronze Boot. The Netherlands collected the Fair Play Trophy.

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hala

Which standout performance from Rodri, Simón or Cubarsi impressed you most during Spain's World Cup 2026 sweep?

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dapo

What makes you certain Rodri's midfield control topped the rest in that tournament?

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kaka

Spain's clean sweep of the awards is impressive, though it doesn't mean their opponents lacked chances or quality during the tournament.

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prince

Rodri's Golden Ball win overlooks how some matches hinged more on defensive grit than flashy midfield plays.

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jesse

Young centre-back Cubarsi's rise shows investing in youth defenders can pay dividends beyond goals and assists.

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