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Full coverage· Sports· Updated

Spain’s Amin Yamal Named Man of the Match Despite Mixed World Cup 2026 Performance

Spain’s Amin Yamal received the Man of the Match award in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal against Belgium despite an inconsistent performance, sparking criticism over FIFA’s fan-voting system favoring popular players over the best performers.

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What happened

  1. 01Amin Yamal was named Man of the Match in Spain’s 2026 World Cup quarterfinal despite a mixed performance.
  2. 02This is Yamal’s second Man of the Match award in the tournament, previously after a win over Austria.
  3. 03Spanish media criticized the choice, noting other players performed better in the Belgium match.
  4. 04FIFA’s Man of the Match is decided by fan votes on its website, not by a professional panel.
  5. 05Critics argue the fan voting system favors popular stars over objectively better players.
  6. 06Calls have been made for FIFA to reform the voting process to ensure fairer awards.
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