FIFA World Cup 2026 Winner List: Spain Lifts Trophy

Spain were crowned FIFA World Cup 2026 champions on Sunday, July 19, 2026, defeating Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The tournament was jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico and featured a record 48 participating nations competing across 104 matches, making it the largest FIFA World Cup ever staged. The championship victory capped off a dominant, near-flawless campaign for the Spanish side.

Full List of FIFA World Cup 2026 Award Winners

Beyond the trophy, Spain dominated the individual honours too, winning three of the tournament's biggest awards.

1. Golden Ball (Best Player)

Rodri (Spain) – The Manchester City midfielder controlled the tempo of nearly every match during Spain's unbeaten run to glory.

2. Silver Ball: Lionel Messi (Argentina).
3. Bronze Ball: Kylian Mbappé (France)
4. Golden Boot (Top Scorer): Kylian Mbappé (France) – Netted 10 goals in eight matches, becoming the first player to win the award in consecutive editions and extending his record as football's all-time leading World Cup scorer with 22 goals.
5. Silver Boot: Lionel Messi (Argentina)
6. Bronze Boot: Jude Bellingham (England)
7. Golden Glove (Best Goalkeeper): Unai Simon (Spain) – Kept seven clean sheets in eight games as Spain conceded just once all tournament, also setting a World Cup record of 650 consecutive minutes without conceding.
8. FIFA Young Player Award: Pau Cubarsi (Spain) – The 19-year-old defender anchored Spain's record-setting backline throughout the campaign.
9. FIFA Fair Play Trophy: The Netherlands.

Spain vs Argentina FIFA World Cup Final Match

• The final was a tense, low-scoring affair that remained goalless through the regular 90 minutes, pushing the match into extra time. 
• Substitute Ferran Torres broke the deadlock in the 106th minute, scoring the decisive goal that secured Spain's 1-0 victory over Argentina.
• The win completed a remarkable defensive campaign for Spain, which conceded just a single goal across all eight matches of the tournament.

Spain's Second FIFA World Cup Title

This triumph marked Spain's second FIFA World Cup crown, coming 16 years after their maiden title win in South Africa in 2010. The victory further cemented Spain's status as one of football's modern powerhouses.

Where the FIFA World Cup 2026 Was Held and Teams Involved

This edition of the World Cup spread matches across multiple cities in the three host nations, with the showpiece final taking place at MetLife Stadium. A record 48 teams took part, up from the earlier 32-team format, giving fans across the globe a wider and more competitive tournament. Spain and Argentina progressed through the knockout rounds to meet each other once again in the final, a rematch of football's biggest stage.

Who Presented the FIFA World Cup 2026 Trophy?

Following tradition, the World Cup trophy was jointly presented by FIFA President Gianni Infantino and US President Donald Trump, representing the host nation, to Spain captain Rodri during the post-match ceremony at MetLife Stadium