Paris Saint Germain has been named Laureus World Team of the Year, one of the most prestigious honors in global sport, at the 2026 awards in Madrid.
It feels like a fitting reward for a side that finally ticked the biggest box. After years of chasing, PSG won their first Champions League title and did it in style, capping off a season where they simply looked a level above everyone else.
PSG’s dominance
The Champions League run was where it all came together. PSG knocked out Liverpool, Aston Villa and Arsenal before producing a final performance that will be talked about for years, leaving Inter 5. And they are doing it all again this season, with another deep run that has taken them to the semi-finals of the Champions League.
But it was not only about Europe. They also dominated at home, winning Ligue 1, the Coupe de France and the Trophée des Champions. And they didn’t slow down after that. Victories in the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Intercontinental Cup showed that this was not a one-off run, but a team in complete control of its era.
This level of consistency is what made this award feel inevitable.
PSG now join a very small group of clubs to win the honour, alongside the likes of Manchester United, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.
Club president Nasser Al Khelaifi summed it up well, showing the collective strength of the squad and how the team itself is the real superstar behind this success.
Big names shine at night
While PSG took home the team award, the night was packed with star power across sports.
Carlos Alcaraz took home the men’s award after another dominant year in tennis, while Aryna Sabalenka was named the best female athlete.
Lando Norris’ rise to Formula 1 earned him the Breakthrough Award and Rory McIlroy’s long-awaited Masters win saw him win Comeback of the Year.
Brazilian swimmer Gabriel Araujo, also known as “Gabrielzinho”, also received recognition. Belarusian tennis player Aryna Sabalenka has won the Sportswoman of the Year award.
There was also a sign of the future, with Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal winning the Young Sportsperson award, a sign of how quickly he is becoming one of football’s biggest names.
