Ballon d’Or 2026: Top 4 players to win award this year

The top four players to win this year’s Ballon d’Or have been revealed as the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final fixtures begin.

France will face Spain in the semi-final on Tuesday, while England will clash with Argentina on Wednesday.

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However, according to Polymarket, as reported by Fabrizio Romano on Tuesday, France captain, Kylian Mbappe, currently has the biggest chance to win the Ballon d’Or award this year.

The 27-year-old, who has scored eight goals and provided two assists, has a 42% chance of winning the Ballon d’Or prize.

Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, has 30% chance, while England midfielder, Jude Bellingham, has 17% chance.

England captain, Harry Kane, who has scored six at the tournament, is in fourth place with 5%.

Ballon d’Or 2026: Top 4 players to win award this year