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Who is the best Spanish forward at the 2026 World Cup?

By YPB Team

Established leaders, prolific finishers and fearless young talent all fought for a starting spot up front. Who deserves the crown?

  1. Ferran Torres — ranked #11
    Ferran Torres
    Barcelona forward who scored the extra-time winner in the 1-0 final against Argentina at MetLife Stadium, giving Spain their second World Cup.
    1000pts
  2. Nico Williams — ranked #22
    Nico Williams
    Athletic Club winger who made six substitute appearances after injury and provided the assist for Ferran Torres' winning goal in the 2026 final.
    584pts
  3. Mikel Oyarzabal — ranked #33
    Mikel Oyarzabal
    Real Sociedad forward and Spain's top scorer at the tournament with five goals, including braces against Saudi Arabia and Austria.
    454pts
  4. Yeremy Pino — ranked #44
    Yeremy Pino
    Crystal Palace winger capable of playing across the front line, who was part of Spain's World Cup-winning squad in 2026.
    372pts
  5. Lamine Yamal — ranked #55
    Lamine Yamal
    Barcelona's teenage star who opened the scoring in the 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia, his first World Cup goal, as Spain went on to lift the trophy.
    272pts
  6. Dani Olmo — ranked #66
    Dani Olmo
    Barcelona attacking midfielder and forward for Spain.
    0pts
  7. Borja Iglesias — ranked #77
    Borja Iglesias
    Celta Vigo striker recalled to the national team on the strength of his club form, who came off the bench during Spain's run to the 2026 world title.
  8. Víctor Muñoz — ranked #88
    Víctor Muñoz
    Osasuna winger who earned a call-up after a breakthrough La Liga season and was part of the squad that won Spain's second World Cup in 2026.

Comments 1

Yamal, Olmo and Cubarsí started the final for Spain; the man who scored it came on with the score still level: https://youpick.best/articles/how-many-ways-to-rank-ferran-torres

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