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Mbappé Says He’ll Vote for Himself for 2026 Ballon d’Or

9/8/2026

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Kylian Mbappé said he will vote for himself for the 2026 Ballon d’Or.
Mbappé became the all-time top scorer in World Cup history during the 2026 tournament.
He also secured his second Golden Boot at the 2026 World Cup.
José Mourinho argued the Ballon d’Or should honor the best individual player, not team trophies.
Spain’s 19-year-old Lamine Yamal and Argentina’s Lionel Messi are also top Ballon d’Or contenders.

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Kylian Mbappé said he will vote for himself for the 2026 Ballon d’Or.
Mbappé became the all-time top scorer in World Cup history during the 2026 tournament.
He also secured his second Golden Boot at the 2026 World Cup.
José Mourinho argued the Ballon d’Or should honor the best individual player, not team trophies.
Spain’s 19-year-old Lamine Yamal and Argentina’s Lionel Messi are also top Ballon d’Or contenders.