Mbappé Says World Cup Record Makes Him Worthy of 2026 Ballon d’Or

Kylian Mbappé says his individual performances, particularly at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, make him deserving of this year’s Ballon d’Or. The Real Madrid forward argues that the award should reward individual excellence, not only team trophies. He points to a reported 10 goals in seven World Cup matches, which earned him another Golden Boot as France finished fourth. Mbappé also says he became the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer with 22 goals and followed it with 42 goals in 44 appearances for Real Madrid last season. He believes those achievements make a Ballon d’Or win deserved despite Madrid’s lack of major silverware.

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