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Mbappé becomes first two-time Golden Boot winner and Spain wins player awards after World Cup title
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Associated Press, BRIAN MAHONEY , WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 19, 2026
· 4 min read
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Kylian Mbappé kept the Golden Boot award and Spain wouldn’t let Lionel Messi get anything else.Shortly after winning the World Cup title Sunday, the Spaniards claimed all three individual player awards, keeping Messi from leaving with any more personal hardware.Rodri ...
Key takeaway Rodri won the Golden Ball as the tournament’s best player, Unai Simón won the Golden Glove for the top performance by a goalkeeper, and Pau Cubarsí won the Best Young Player Award, beating out fellow 19-year-old teammate Lamine Yamal.
Why this matters in The Nashville
Nashville's soccer fans are likely abuzz with the news of Spain's World Cup title and the individual player awards that followed. While the city may not have a direct connection to the Spanish national team, the achievement of Kylian Mbappé, the first two-time Golden Boot winner, is sure to resonate with local enthusiasts of the sport. The city's own soccer community, which has been growing in recent years, can draw inspiration from the success of top players like Mbappé and the Spanish team. As Nashville continues to develop its own soccer scene, the World Cup's excitement and drama can help fuel interest and participation in the sport at the local level, from youth leagues to adult recreational teams. The achievement of young players like Pau Cubarsí, who won the Best Young Player Award, can also serve as a motivating example for Nashville's own young soccer players.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 19, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Kylian Mbappé kept the Golden Boot award and Spain wouldn’t let Lionel Messi get anything else.Shortly after winning the World Cup title Sunday, the Spaniards claimed all three individual player awards, keeping Messi from leaving with any more personal hardware.Rodri ...
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