FIFA Young Player Award

FIFA Young Player Award

Spain's Pau Cubarsi celebrates after receiving the Young Player award as they soared to a second world crown with a 1-0 extra-time triumph over Argentina in the Fifa World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, US, on 19 July 2026. Photo: Reuters

Spain's Cubarsi crowned World Cup's Best Young Player

Centre-back Pau Cubarsi was a rock at the heart of Spain's defence, helping his side keep seven clean sheets throughout the tournament.