Mbappé or Yamal: the arguments of both players before the Ballon d’Or announcement on October 26

The 2026 Ballon d’Or will be announced on October 26, with Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal as leading contenders. Mbappé, from Real Madrid, was the top scorer at the 2026 World Cup with 10 goals, while Yamal, from FC Barcelona, won the World Cup with Spain and was named best player of La Liga. Mbappé suffered a knee injury in September but may be ready for the Clasico on October 25, the day before the award ceremony. Yamal scored two goals in Nations League against Croatia, demonstrating his form, even though the voting has closed.