Goal has named the favorites for the World Cup Golden Ball
Ahead of the World Cup semifinals, Goal has named the top ten favorites to win the tournament’s Golden Ball. France’s forward Kylian Mbappé and Argentina’s captain Lionel Messi are currently considered the top contenders for the individual award.
Jude Bellingham takes third place in the published ranking. Harry Kane and Michael Olise also made the top five favorites.
In addition to them, Erling Haaland, Ousmane Dembélé, Mikel Oyarzabal, Ismael Saibari, and Lamine Yamal remain among the top ten contenders.
Goal’s Top 10 Contenders for the 2026 World Cup Golden Ball:
1. Kylian Mbappé (France)
2. Lionel Messi (Argentina)
3. Jude Bellingham (England)
4. Harry Kane (England)
5. Michael Olise (France)
6. Erling Haaland (Norway)
7. Ousmane Dembélé (France)
8. Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain)
9. Ismael Saibari (Morocco)
10. Lamine Yamal (Spain)
The winner of the World Cup Golden Ball will be determined by representatives of the international media. When voting, they will consider not only goals scored but also the player’s overall impact on the game and his team’s performance throughout the tournament.
Source: Goal
Source: Goal.
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