9 June 2026
World Cup winning captains: who lifted the trophy
Lifting the trophy is the ultimate honour for a captain. Here are the most recent skippers to do it.
| Year | Captain | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Lionel Messi | Argentina |
| 2018 | Hugo Lloris | France |
| 2014 | Philipp Lahm | Germany |
| 2010 | Iker Casillas | Spain |
| 2006 | Fabio Cannavaro | Italy |
| 2002 | Cafu | Brazil |
| 1998 | Didier Deschamps | France |
Deschamps later won it again as a manager in 2018 — one of only three people to win the World Cup as both player and coach. Who lifts it in 2026?
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