Mbappé Eyes Ballon d'Or as Real Madrid Form Strengthens
Mbappé eyes Ballon d'Or after becoming World Cup's all-time top scorer and strong Real Madrid start.
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Ballon d'Or 2026
Coverage of the 2026 Ballon d'Or award, presented in London on October 26, including candidate discussions and achievements.
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2026-09-07 to 2026-11-06 · UTC publication dates
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Mbappé expresses confidence about Ballon d'Or candidacy
In a Monday press conference with Real Madrid, Mbappé stated that 2026 could be the right year to win the Ballon d'Or, citing his World Cup record and current form as reasons for his candidacy.
Mbappé scored four goals in four Real Madrid matches this season
Kylian Mbappé scored four goals in his first four matches for Real Madrid in the 2026-2027 season.
Ballon d'Or 2026 award ceremony scheduled for October 26 in London
The 2026 Ballon d'Or award will be presented on October 26, 2026 in London. The award is decided by votes from journalists.
Kylian Mbappé became World Cup all-time leading scorer with 22 goals
Kylian Mbappé became the all-time leading scorer in FIFA World Cup history with 22 goals scored during the most recent World Cup tournament.
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