Favorites To Win Ballon D'Or 2026: Kane Vs Messi Analysis

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Lionel Messi wants to win the most important team title for the second time on Sunday. In the final against Spain, the Argentinean player can once again become world champion after 2022. At the most important single trophy for a footballer, the 39-year-old could also make a premiere this year. If Messi wins the "Ballon d'Or" again, he would be the first player who did not play for a European club during the season. Inter Miami's professional fro…

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The 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina could decide not only the new world champion, but also the next winner of the Ballon d'Or. The race for the most prestigious individual award in football remains wide open and the performance in Sunday's final is expected to have a major impact on the final decision. If Argentina triumphs, Lionel Messi is expected to become the main favorite to win the Ballon d'Or. At the age of 39, the Argent…

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An entire season can be "forgotten" in one month. In World Cup years, history has shown that the Ballon d'Or is often decided on the biggest stage.

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Lionel Messi's achievements at the 2026 World Cup pave the way for his 9th Ballon d'Or

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An entire season can be "forgotten" in one month. In World Cup years, history has shown that the Ballon d'Or is often decided on the biggest stage.

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In the past, the "Ballon d'Or" was reserved for players in European leagues. These times are over. Lionel Messi could succeed in something that no one has yet done.