Globo Esporte Futebol reports that Yamal, an atacante of Barcelona, has been showing confidence in his bid for the Bola de Ouro award after winning the World Cup with Espanha. He believes he deserves the prize this year, citing his own achievements alongside those of Mbappé. Yamal initially said he would give the Bola de Ouro to the best player of the world, but when pressed to name a specific player, he put himself in the running alongside Mbappé. The Barcelona forward has been a key player in his team's La Liga and Supercopa da Espanha wins in 2026.