Lamine Yamal wins 2026 Ballon d’Or Kopa Trophy as Lennart Karl finishes fourth

Lamine Yamal has won the 2026 Ballon d'Or Kopa Trophy, the award given to the best footballer in the world under the age of 21. The Barcelona star claimed the prestigious prize at the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony. German player Lennart Karl finished fourth in the standings for the award.