Lamine Yamal Makes History With Third Consecutive Kopa Trophy

Barcelona’s Spanish star Lamine Yamal has won the 2026 Kopa Trophy, claiming the award for the world’s best young player for a third consecutive year.

The victory makes Yamal the first player in the trophy’s history to secure three straight wins, setting a new milestone for the award.

The latest honour extends his uninterrupted run of recognition, with the 2026 prize adding to his successes in the previous two editions.

For the Barcelona forward, the distinction is both another individual accolade and a historic achievement: no previous winner has matched his three-year streak.