After France Exit, Messi Overtakes Mbappé in 2026 Ballon d’Or Race

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Kylian Mbappé’s bid for the 2026 Ballon d’Or took a hit when France fell 2-0 to Spain and crashed out of the World Cup. New odds from Polymarket place Harry Kane on top with 34%, Lionel Messi second at 17%, Spain’s Lamine Yamal third with 13%, and Mbappé slipping to 10%. Argentina’s run into the semi-finals could nearly guarantee Messi a record-extending ninth Ballon d’Or if they lift the trophy.

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