Published Jul 20, 2026, 10:32 AM ET · Updated 4 months ago · 1 source
Ballon d'Or odds: Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Rodri all in race to be named world's best in 2026
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The biggest individual prize in football has many variables. Often the Ballon d'Or race is dictated by those players who have spearheaded their club sides, or national teams, to trophies. Ousmane Dembele got his hands on last year's prize after leading PSG to their first Champions League title. This year is different, though. The World Cup holds influence and power unlike any club competition is able to. It sways opinion with a greater degree of certainty. And this, a World Cup of superstars, se