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Kylian Mbappé eyes Ballon d'Or nomination following World Cup success

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Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Kylian Mbappé eyes Ballon d'Or nomination following World Cup success

Summary

Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé identifies 2026 as a potential year to win the Ballon d'Or. The 27-year-old expressed confidence in his candidacy during a press conference on Monday, citing his historic performance at the recent World Cup. Mbappé finished the international tournament as the all-time top scorer with 22 goals, while also becoming the first player to finish as the competition’s leading scorer in two separate editions. Despite a lack of club-level trophies during the 2025-26 season, he maintained a productive scoring record of 42 goals in 44 matches across all competitions. Voters will finalize their choice for the prestigious award ahead of the ceremony scheduled for October 26. As a forward for Real Madrid, he remains a prominent candidate in a competitive field of nominees seeking to succeed Ousmane Dembélé.

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By the Numbers

•Kylian Mbappé recorded 42 goals in 44 matches for Real Madrid last season.
•The 27-year-old holds the record as the World Cup’s all-time top scorer with 22 goals.
•Mbappé is the first player to twice finish as the top scorer in a World Cup tournament.
•The Ballon d'Or award ceremony is set for October 26.
•Ousmane Dembélé is the reigning recipient of the Ballon d'Or award.

Latest Updates

5:42 PMYahoo Sports — Mbappé eyeing his first Ballon d’Or: 'It's a good year for this'
12:42 PMBBC Sport — This could be year I win Ballon d'Or, says Mbappe
12:05 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé feels 2026 could be a ‘good year’ for him to win the Ballon d’Or

What they're saying

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Kylian Mbappé believes this could be the year he wins the Ballon d’Or for the first time. There were also 42 goals in 44 matches for Real Madrid, although the club finished last season without a major trophy. The men’s Ballon d’Or last year was won by Ousmane Dembélé after Paris Saint-Germain won its first Champions League title.
— Yahoo Sports

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Could Kylian Mbappé (27) spring a surprise and win the 2026 Ballon d’Or? With just a few weeks to go until the prestigious award ceremony (on 26th October), it would take a very clever person indee...
— Yahoo Sports