Who won the Golden Ball at the 2022 FIFA World Cup?

Who won the Golden Ball at the 2022 FIFA World Cup? Lionel Messi.

Lionel Messi received the Golden Ball after leading Argentina to the 2022 World Cup title in Qatar. He scored seven goals, provided three assists, and became the first player to score in the group stage and every knockout round of a single World Cup.

Messi scored twice in the final against France, including Argentina’s opening penalty and a goal in extra time. Argentina eventually prevailed on penalties after a 3–3 draw. Messi also won the Player of the Match award in the final and became the first man to win the World Cup Golden Ball twice, having previously received it in 2014.

The Golden Ball is awarded to the tournament’s outstanding player, not its leading scorer. That distinction went to Kylian Mbappé, who won the Golden Boot with eight goals and received the Silver Ball. Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez won the Golden Glove, while Enzo Fernández was named the best young player.