Lionel Messi Named FIFA World Cup 2026 Best Player by AIPS
Summary
Argentina captain Lionel Messi was named the best player of the FIFA World Cup 2026 by the International Sports Press Association (AIPS), receiving the highest votes from 472 sports journalists worldwide.
Key Points
- Lionel Messi was declared the best player of the FIFA World Cup 2026 by AIPS.
- The voting involved 472 sports journalists from 121 countries worldwide.
- Messi secured 1179 points, surpassing Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham.
- Messi participated in his sixth World Cup and was emotional after Argentina's final loss to Spain.
