Player of the Match
Formerly known as the "Man of the Match" from 2002 to 2018, for outstanding performance during each match of the tournament, first awarded in 2002.
2022
Qatar Asia 
Lionel Messi
5 Wins Argentina -
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2018
Russia Europe 
Antoine Griezmann
3 Wins France 
Eden Hazard
3 Wins Belgium 
Harry Kane
3 Wins England 
Luka Modrić
3 Wins Croatia 
2014
Brazil South America 
Lionel Messi
4 Wins Argentina -
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2010
South Africa Africa 
Wesley Sneijder
4 Wins Netherlands -
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2006
Germany Europe 
Andrea Pirlo
3 Wins Italy -
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2002
South Korea / Japan Asia 
Rivaldo
3 Wins Brazil -
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