Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz, who finished 2025 as world number one in men's and women's tennis, were crowned World Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year, respectively at Laureus World Sports Awards 2026. F1 2025 world championship winner Lando Norris won Laureus Breakthrough of the Year Award. Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal received Laureus World Young Sportsperson of the Year Award.