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The Player of the Match award is given to the footballer who receives the most votes by the end of a World Cup encounter.
First introduced for the 2002 World Cup in South Korea and Japan as 'Man of the Match, the name was updated to 'Player of the Match' in 2022.
World Cup
How is the Player of the Match awarded at the World Cup?
The Player of the Match is voted by fans throughout the tournament via the Michelob ULTRA Superior Player of the Match site.
While with bet365, you can stake a bet on the Player of the Match market before the match starts, with Michelob ULTRA you can only cast your vote between half time and full time.
Which players have won the most World Cup Player of the Match awards?
Lionel Messi - 11
Cristiano Ronaldo - 7
Arjen Robben - 6
Kylian Mbappe - 5
Luka Modric - 5
Luis Suarez - 5
