Real Madrid supports Kylian Mbappe in 2026 Ballon d'Or campaign
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 7:20 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Real Madrid is positioning Kylian Mbappe as a leading contender for the 2026 Ballon d'Or amid a competitive field that includes Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane. The club plans to amplify Mbappe's chances through public endorsements from prominent figures within the organization, similar to their campaign for Cristiano Ronaldo in 2013. Despite the need for strong individual performances, Madrid's backing could potentially influence voters in a close race. As the 2026 Ballon d'Or approaches, the club's promotional efforts are expected to intensify, keeping Mbappe central in discussions about the award.
- •Kylian Mbappe is a favorite for the 2026 Ballon d'Or.
- •Real Madrid plans to publicly endorse Mbappe's candidacy.
- •The club's strategy mirrors their successful campaign for Ronaldo in 2013.
- •Mbappe faces competition from Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane.
- •Madrid's backing may sway voter opinion in his favor.
- 7:20 PMYahoo Sports — Kylian Mbappe responds to Lamine Yamal’s huge Ballon d’Or claim
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — A look at Kylian Mbappe’s incredible Real Madrid record since the start of last season
- 7:50 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid to give Kylian Mbappe major boost in 2026 Ballon d’Or race – report
"With the Ballon d’Or ceremony just around the corner, the debate has heated up in the footballing community, with at least four players- Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal, Rodri and Harry Kane emerging as...
"Kylian Mbappe is one of the leading candidates to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or, which will be awarded by France Football during next month’s ceremony. The Real Madrid man fancies his chances of taking...
"The 2026 Ballon d’Or is shaping up to become one of the most closely fought in recent history, with at least three players in the reckoning.Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe is one of the favourites for...
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 7:20 PMKylian Mbappe responds to Lamine Yamal’s huge Ballon d’Or claim
Kylian Mbappe is one of the leading candidates to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or, which will be awarded by France Football during next month’s ceremony. The Real Madrid man fancies his chances of taking...
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 9:00 AMA look at Kylian Mbappe’s incredible Real Madrid record since the start of last season
With the Ballon d’Or ceremony just around the corner, the debate has heated up in the footballing community, with at least four players- Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal, Rodri and Harry Kane emerging as...
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 7:50 AMReal Madrid to give Kylian Mbappe major boost in 2026 Ballon d’Or race – report
The 2026 Ballon d’Or is shaping up to become one of the most closely fought in recent history, with at least three players in the reckoning.Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe is one of the favourites for...
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