Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal, and Harry Kane lead Ballon d'Or race
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Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal, and Harry Kane are currently favored to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or, according to ESPN Soccer. This year's shortlist includes 30 nominees, but the focus remains on these three players as potential winners. The debate continues as to who truly deserves the prestigious award. As the announcement approaches, discussions surrounding the candidates are intensifying among fans and analysts alike.
- •Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal, and Harry Kane are top contenders.
- •The Ballon d'Or shortlist comprises 30 nominees.
- •Discussions about the deserving winner are heating up ahead of the announcement.
- 12:45 PMESPN — Who most deserves the Ballon d'Or? Whittling down the 30-man short list
"Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane are the three favorites to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or, but who actually deserves to win it?
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