Trophies

FIFA has officially unveiled the redesigned individual awards for the 2026 World Cup, showcasing a new look for the Golden Boot, Golden Ball, and Golden Glove. The updated trophies were revealed ahead of the tournament, offering a fresh aesthetic for the most prestigious individual honors in international football.

The newly designed hardware will be presented to the top goalscorer, the best overall player, and the top goalkeeper of the competition. These trophies will be awarded to the standout performers following the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup final, giving fans a first glimpse at the prizes the world's best players will compete for in North America.

Real Madrid defender David Alaba was given an emotional send-off by fans at the Santiago Bernabéu during his final home match for the club. Supporters held up plastic chairs as he was substituted, recreating the Austrian's signature celebration that first went viral in 2022 during Real Madrid's Champions League comeback victory against Paris Saint-Germain.

Alaba, aged 33, will leave the club at the end of the 2025-26 season when his contract expires. He has made more than 130 appearances for Real Madrid across five years and collected 11 major trophies, including two La Liga titles and two Champions Leagues.

The chair tribute stems from Alaba spontaneously grabbing and waving a stadium seat in wild celebration during that memorable 2022 night at the Bernabéu, turning the gesture into one of his most recognizable moments with the club.