Ballon d'Or: “My time will come” - Lamine Yamal writes after 3rd place finish behind Harry Kane

Barcelona winger, Lamine Yamal has broken his silence after missing out on the 2026 Ballon d’Or award in London.

In a social media post on Tuesday night, October 17, the Spain international shared a message reflecting confidence in his future trajectory.

Yamal placed third in the overall voting behind England captain Harry Kane and France captain Kylian Mbappé. Despite missing out on the main prize, the 19-year-old expressed firm belief in his long-term career goals.

“It will come; good things take time. I trust the path I am building. My time will come,” Yamal wrote.

The forward also extended congratulations to Kane following the Bayern Munich striker's victory.

 During the ceremony, Yamal collected the Kopa Trophy, adding another individual honor to a season that featured a La Liga title with Barcelona and a 2026 World Cup triumph with Spain.