Details published by France Football showed Morocco's representative did not place Lamine Yamal first in his vote for the 2026 Ballon d'Or. According to GOAL, citing the Spanish newspaper AS, the Moroccan journalist's list had Achraf Hakimi first, Kylian Mbappé second and Lamine Yamal third.
Order of the vote
According to GOAL, citing AS, the Moroccan journalist ranked Hakimi first, Mbappé second and Yamal third.
GOAL said Hakimi was the only Moroccan player to top the vote of his country's representative.
Yamal's overall finish
GOAL said Yamal finished third in the overall Ballon d'Or standings with 881 points, behind Harry Kane and Mbappé.
International choice
GOAL said Yamal chose in September 2023 to represent Spain rather than Morocco.
GOAL said Morocco had tried to convince Yamal to represent them through his father's Moroccan roots.
GOAL said Yamal had represented Spain's youth sides from under-15 level onwards.
Later progress
GOAL said Yamal went on to become one of Spain's brightest stars and played his part in their European Championship triumph.
