Messi, Kane or Mbappé: Who Deserves the 2026 Ballon d’Or?
Lionel Messi is among the leading contenders for the 2026 Ballon d’Or after another prolific year for Inter Miami and Argentina. The 39-year-old helped Inter Miami win the MLS Cup, reached 100 goals for the club and maintained an outstanding goals-and-assists record in the current MLS campaign. Messi’s World Cup form could strengthen his case. He led Argentina to the final and was one of the tournament’s standout players, although Kylian Mbappé claimed the Golden Boot. Harry Kane also has a compelling claim after winning a domestic double with Bayern Munich, scoring heavily in the Bundesliga and Champions League, and helping England finish third at the World Cup. Mbappé’s scoring records for Real Madrid and France make the race even tighter. Should Messi win a ninth Ballon d’Or, or do Kane and Mbappé deserve it more?
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