Ballon d'Or 2026: Mbappé Stays Committed but Focuses on the Champions League

Kylian Mbappé reiterated his ambitions for the Ballon d'Or 2026 after scoring in Real Madrid's victory over Inter Milan in the Champions League. While he aspires to this award, he emphasized that his main goal remains the Champions League. Despite criticism regarding his chances, including from Jérôme Rothen, Mbappé stands out with his individual performances, having scored 10 goals during the 2026 World Cup, although France finished fourth. The competition for the Ballon d'Or includes players like Rodri, Fabian Ruiz, Lamine Yamal, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.