Morocco’s Ayyoub Bouaddi has been named among the leading contenders for the FIFA Young Player Award ahead of the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Others are France’s Desire Doue, England’s Nico O’Reilly and Spain’s Lamine Yamal.
FIFA highlighted the quartet on Wednesday after their impressive performances in the Round of 16 helped their respective countries secure places in the last eight.
The award is presented to the tournament’s best player born on or after January 1, 2005.
Bouaddi (Morocco)
Morocco midfielder Bouaddi has been one of the standout performers for the Atlas Lions, dictating play from midfield throughout their run to the quarter-finals.
Ayyoub Bouaddi during Morocco vs Canada Round of 16 clashThe Lille teenager impressed again in Morocco’s victory over co-hosts Canada and is expected to play a key role when the North Africans face France in the quarter-finals.
Doue (France)
France forward Doue has continued
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