World Cup 2026 Young Player award favourites ranked as Cubarsi leads race

Spain defender Pau Cubarsí, aged 19, has emerged as the leading contender for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Young Player of the Tournament award after helping Spain reach the final. He leads ahead of teammate Lamine Yamal, France's Désiré Doué, Morocco's Ayyoub Bouaddi, and Norway's Antonio Nusa. Cubarsí has played every game with a strong defensive record, while Yamal contributed a goal, and Doué scored against Norway and won a crucial penalty.