Spain’s Pau Cubarsi has been honored with the FIFA Young Player Award for his exceptional performance in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Cubarsi played a crucial role in Spain’s victory, starting in all eight matches and contributing to their success in clinching the world title with a 1-0 win over Argentina.
At just 19 years old, Cubarsi stood out for his defensive prowess, helping Spain secure seven clean sheets throughout the tournament. His partnership with Aymeric Laporte in defense was instrumental in limiting opponents, with Spain conceding only one goal in the quarter-final match against Belgium.
Cubarsi’s achievement makes him one of the youngest players in history to win the World Cup and the first defender to receive the prestigious Young Player Award. He now joins a select group of football legends who have previously claimed this accolade, including Pele, Franz Beckenbauer, and Kylian Mbappe.
Unai Simon, Spain’s goalkeeper, also made a significant impact, earning the Golden Glove Award for his outstanding performances in the World Cup 2026. Simon’s exceptional goalkeeping skills were pivotal in Spain’s triumph, with him securing seven clean sheets and conceding just one goal throughout the tournament.
Simon’s remarkable feat of keeping seven clean sheets in a single World Cup surpasses previous records set by renowned goalkeepers. His impressive performance adds to Spain’s success, with him becoming the second Spanish goalkeeper to receive this prestigious award after Iker Casillas in 2010.
