Pau Cubarsi wins FIFA Young Player Award at World Cup 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 12:00 AM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
Pau Cubarsi of Spain received the FIFA Young Player Award during the World Cup 2026 Final on July 19 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Barcelona defender's stellar performance contributed to Spain's unbeaten run in the tournament, culminating in a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final. Spain's defense excelled, allowing only one goal throughout the entire competition. Alongside Cubarsi, several other Barcelona players participated in the final, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal in extra time. The team is set to celebrate their World Cup triumph before returning to Barcelona.
- •Pau Cubarsi won the FIFA Young Player Award on July 19, 2026.
- •Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final.
- •Spain conceded just one goal in the entire tournament.
- •Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in extra time.
- •Other Barcelona players featured prominently in the final.
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona star Pau Cubarsi wins FIFA Young Player Award at World Cup 2026
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