FIFA World Cup 2026 Player of the Match Award Sparks Debate

The 'Player of the Match' award for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is causing considerable debate. After Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 in the quarter-finals, Lamine Yamal won this award, but many football analysts and supporters commented that his performance was not the best of that game. This is not the first time such a controversy has arisen in this World Cup.

How is the award selected?