Ballon d’Or 2026: Lionel Messi takes the lead before World Cup final

Author: Amos TraoréPublished on: July 17, 2026Country: Argentina

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Ballon d’Or 2026: Lionel Messi takes the lead before World Cup final

Lionel Messi is the leading favorite for the 2026 Ballon d'Or after guiding Argentina to the World Cup final. In the semi-final against England, he provided two assists to overturn a deficit and secure victory. With eight goals and four assists in the tournament, he tops the scoring charts. The final against Spain could further boost his candidacy.

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