Ballon d’Or 2026: Can Kylian Mbappé’s Real Madrid and France record win it?

Author: Manasi PathakPublished on: October 24, 2026Country: France

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Ballon d’Or 2026: Can Kylian Mbappé’s Real Madrid and France record win it?

Kylian Mbappé is a contender for the Ballon d’Or after a 2025-26 season in which he won no trophies with Real Madrid or France. At the 2026 World Cup in North America, the France captain scored 10 goals and claimed the Golden Boot for the second consecutive tournament. His 22 goals in 22 World Cup matches made him the tournament’s all-time leading scorer. Mbappé says he is the most deserving candidate ahead of Monday’s ceremony in London, where journalists vote for the award.

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