Ballon d’Or 2026: Can Kylian Mbappe’s Real Madrid and France record win it?
Summary
Kylian Mbappe is a top candidate for the 2026 Ballon d’Or award, based on his individual achievements during the 2025-26 season. He became the all-time top scorer in World Cup history and was the leading scorer in both La Liga and the Champions League, although he did not win any trophies with Real Madrid or France last season.Key Facts
- Mbappe scored more World Cup goals (22) than any other player in history.
- He won the Golden Boot as the top scorer at the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the second time.
- Mbappe was the top scorer in Spain’s La Liga with 25 goals.
- He also led scoring in the UEFA Champions League with 15 goals.
- Real Madrid finished second in La Liga and were eliminated in the Champions League quarterfinals.
- France finished fourth in the 2026 World Cup, losing to Spain and England in late rounds.
- Mbappe has not won a major trophy with club or country in the 2025-26 season.
- Rivals like Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane won multiple trophies last season, strengthening their Ballon d’Or claims.
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