La Spain doesn't bring home only the World CupThe triumph over Argentina has delivered to the Roja also most of the tournament's major individual awards and the highest financial reward never awarded by FIFA to the champion national team. Rodri was elected best player of the competition, while Unai Simon e Pau Cubarsi they completed the Spanish domination. The Golden Shoe Instead, for the second consecutive edition, it went to Kylian Mbappé who, with 22 goals, is the all-time top scorer in the history of the World Cup.
Rodri named best player, Mbappé wins the Golden Boot
Rodri received the World Cup Golden Ball, awarded to the competition's best player, after being the focal point of the Spanish midfield throughout the tournament. He was followed by Lionel Messi, who won the Silver Ball, and Kylian Mbappé, who won the Bronze Ball.
Spain also received two other awards. Unai Simón won the Golden Glove as best goalkeeper, thanks also to seven clean sheets in eight matches played (a world record), including the final against Argentina. Pau Cubarsí was instead elected best young player of the tournament, after leading a defense that conceded just one goal during the entire World Cup.
Mbappé is won the Golden Boot with 10 goals, two more than Messi. The French striker closed the tournament by scoring twice in the third-place play-off, which was lost 6-4 to England. With 22 goals in total in his World Cup appearances, the Real Madrid star also surpassed Messi, who stands at 21, to become the competition's all-time leading scorer. The Argentine won the Silver Boot, while Jude Bellingham won the Bronze. The Fair Play award was finally given to the Netherlands.
How much did Spain earn from winning the World Cup?
The success earned the Spanish Football Federation a prize of 50 million dollars, approximately €43,7 million, compared to the €33 million reserved for finalist Argentina. This is a significant increase compared to the €42 million Albiceleste earned for the title won in Qatar in 2022.
In addition to the result-related sum, FIFA awarded $2,5 million to each of the 48 participating federations for tournament preparation. Considering these two items, Spain has therefore received at least $52,5 million, to which can be added additional contributions for logistics, delegations, and ticket management.
FIFA's total fund for the 2026 World Cup reached $871 million, including sporting prizes, organizational contributions, and reimbursements. Argentina received $33 million for second place, England $29 million for third, and France $27 million for fourth.
The Roja players should also receive a bonus from their federation: according to estimates circulated before the final, the bonus would be around 390 thousand euros eachThe new world champions will also receive 30 personalized commemorative rings, intended for the players and staff members, in a tradition inspired by the great American professional sports.
In short, Spain's was an all-round triumphIn addition to their second World Cup win, La Roja returned home with three of the tournament's main individual awards: the Best Player award for Rodri, Best Goalkeeper award, and Best Young Player award, as well as record revenue of over $50 million. A technical, sporting, and financial dominance that confirms the superiority of Luis de la Fuente's team at the 2026 World Cup.
