Argentina’s Lionel MESSI won the Golden Ball as the best player overall at the 2022 Men’s World Cup. He is the first player to win the trophy twice since its introduction in 1982, after having been honoured as the best player at the 2014 Men’s World Cup.

Kylian MBAPPÉ of France took the Golden Boot as the leading goalscorer. His hat trick in the final match brought his tournament total to eight goals, one ahead of Messi.

• Best players:
  • Golden Ball: Lionel MESSI, Argentina
  • Silver Ball: Kylian MBAPPÉ, France
  • Bronze Ball: Luka MODRIĆ, Croatia
• Top goalscorers:
  • Golden Boot: Kylian MBAPPÉ, France [8 goals]
  • Silver Boot: Lionel MESSI, Argentina [7 goals]
  • Bronze Boot: Olivier GIROUD, France [4 goals]
• Best goalkeeper:
  • Golden Glove: Emiliano MARTÍNEZ, Argentina
• Young Player of the Tournament: Enzo FERNÁNDEZ, Argentina
• Fair Play: England [1 yellow card, 0 red cards]