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- Kylian Mbappe is the 2/1 favourite to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or award.
- Lamine Yamal (3/1) and Erling Haaland (9/2) follow closely in the betting market.
- A busy international summer with the World Cup could prove pivotal in the race for football's most prestigious individual award.
Kylian Mbappe Favourite for First Ballon d'Or
The race for the Ballon d’Or 2026 is already heating up, with bet365 installing Kylian Mbappe as the early favourite to lift the prestigious award later this year.
Mbappe will lead Les Bleus at the 2026 World Cup and a strong showing in North America could all but seal what many believe is his destiny in winning the Ballon d’Or.
As is often the case in World Cup years, the international tournament will play a massive role in deciding the Ballon d’Or winner.
Mbappe’s performances in the 2018 and 2022 editions proved decisive for his career trajectory and 2026 could finally deliver his first Ballon d'Or award.
World Cup Looms Large Over 2026 Ballon d’Or Race
Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal, just 18, is already being touted as Spain’s brightest hope and has enjoyed a meteoric rise this past year.
He’s now 3/1 second favourite and could see his odds shorten further with a strong La Liga and Euro campaign.
Erling Haaland and Harry Kane sit at 9/2 and both will be starring at the World Cup this summer.
However, their club form at Manchester City and Bayern Munich respectively, could also boost them in the conversation.
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