The FIFA Technical Committee held a meeting to discuss the awards that will be given after the end of the 2026 World Cup on Sunday evening in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
According to "The Touchline" website, FIFA's individual awards committee met last Friday and decided to award the title of best player in the tournament to Argentine star Lionel Messi, regardless of the result of the final match.
Messi is expected to lead his national team in the 2026 World Cup final against Spain on Sunday evening, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, USA.
The veteran star Lionel Messi, 39, has played seven matches so far in the 2026 World Cup, scoring eight goals and providing four assists.
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