Adidas has revealed the new trophy designs for the three top individual honours at the 2026 World Cup — the Golden Ball for best player, the Golden Boot for top scorer, and the Golden Glove for best goalkeeper.
Adidas Unveils New Trophy Designs for 2026 World Cup Individual Awards
Adidas has revealed the new trophy designs for the three top individual honours at the 2026 World Cup — the Golden Ball for best player, the Golden Boot for top scorer, and the Golden Glove for best goalkeeper.
The sportswear giant unveiled the revamped trophies ahead of this summer's tournament, which will be co-hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico — making it the first World Cup staged across three nations.
The individual awards are among the most coveted accolades in world football, with winners joining a pantheon of legends. The Golden Ball has previously been claimed by players including Lionel Messi and Ronaldo, while the Golden Boot has rewarded prolific strikers across every tournament in the competition's history.
With African nations fielding some of the most exciting squads in recent memory — and continent stars such as Mohamed Salah, Achraf Hakimi, and Victor Osimhen among the players expected to feature — the 2026 edition carries enormous anticipation across the continent.
The 2026 World Cup is set to be the largest in history, with 48 teams competing for the first time, expanding the field from the traditional 32-team format and creating more opportunities for African footballing nations on the global stage.


