AWARDS
The individual prizes that close out each tournament — voted by media, decided on the pitch, and remembered forever.
Every winner of every WC award. Click into any category for the full chronological list.
Golden Ball
Best player of the tournament, voted by media representatives. Awarded since 1982. Players in this column are the iconic names of the modern World Cup.
Golden Boot
Top scorer of the tournament. Awarded every edition since 1930. Just Fontaine's 13 goals in 1958 remains the untouched single-tournament record.
Golden Glove
Best goalkeeper of the tournament. Originally the Lev Yashin Award (1994–2006); renamed Golden Glove from 2010.
Best Young Player
Top player aged 21 or younger. Formally awarded since 2006, though FIFA has retrospectively recognised the best young performer of earlier tournaments.
Fair Play Trophy
Awarded to the team with the best disciplinary and sporting record. Introduced in 1970.