Kopa Trophy 2026 Nominees Revealed | MLS News

Lamine Yamal is chasing history as he eyes his third straight Kopa Trophy, having already dominated with 24 goals and 18 assists last season. But this year’s race is hotter than ever — with Barcelona teammate Pau Cubarsí (World Cup hero), Real Madrid’s Yan Diomande, and Manchester City’s Ayyoub Bouaddi all in the mix. Europe’s brightest young talents, from PSG’s Warren Zaïre-Emery to Bundesliga stars Lennart Karl and Ibrahim Maza, are vying for glory. And on the women’s side, Vicky López returns to defend her inaugural title against fierce rivals like Clara Serrajordi. With past winners like Mbappé and Bellingham now legends, this year’s nominees are shaping up to be the next generation of football royalty. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6be47d081c2146c8