Ballon d'Or 2026: Yamal Declares Himself Favorite Over Mbappé

Lamine Yamal, forward for FC Barcelona, declared himself the favorite for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, stating that he and Kylian Mbappé are the two best players in the world. While Yamal emphasizes his World Cup title and Liga success, Mbappé defends his candidacy by highlighting his status as the top scorer at the last World Cup. The list of 30 nominees for the Ballon d'Or was revealed, with PSG having ten representatives, and the ceremony will take place on September 22 in Paris.