Spain and Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal won the Kopa Trophy for Men's Young Talent of the Year at the 2026 Ballon d'Or France Football award ceremony held at the Palladium Theatre in London on October 26, 2026. However, Yamal stated that his teammate Pau Cubarsi should have received the honor instead, saying "He deserved it."
Lamine Yamal Says Pau Cubarsi Deserved Kopa Trophy at 2026 Ballon d'Or Ceremony
