The 2026 World Cup is underway as those still in contention fight it out for the universally coveted trophy. While the ...

Adidas has unveiled its new trophies for the top individual awards for best player, top goal-scorer and best goalkeeper ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Italy’s Paolo Rossi won the inaugural award in 1982, with Argentine Diego Maradona famously capturing the honor four years later. Despite losing the final in 1990, Italy forward Salvatore Schillaci ...

Discover every FIFA World Cup award explained, including the Golden Ball, Golden Boot, Golden Glove, Young Player Award, Fair Play Trophy and more.

British journalist and translator who joined Diario AS in 2013. Focuses on soccer – chiefly the Premier League, LaLiga, the Champions League, the Liga MX and MLS. On occasion, also covers American ...

Diego Maradona has declared that Lionel Messi did not deserve to be chosen as the best player of the 2014 World Cup, ...

Spain's Lamine Yamal, England's Harry Kane, France's Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi are among the favorites for the Golden Ball at the 2026 World Cup.

The FIFA Golden Ball is awarded to the Player of the Tournament at each World Cup, a hugely prestigious individual accolade.Ahead of this summer’s tournament, we’ve looked at the five favourites ...

The World Cup has arrived! It's time for ESPN's experts to make their picks for silverware, surprise results and everything in between.