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Spain’s 19-year-old defender Pau Cubarsí won the FIFA Young Player Award at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Spanish centre-back claimed the honour ahead of his Spain teammate Lamine Yamal.
Cubarsí enjoyed
a memorable campaign and played a key role in Spain’s triumphant run to the title, producing a series of impressive performances at the heart of the defence. By winning the award, he became one of the youngest players in history to receive the prestigious honour.
















