Jamie Carragher predicts Mbappe to win 2026 Ballon d'Or and France to triumph in World Cup

Daily Post·2 Jan 2026·1 min read

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher predicts Kylian Mbappe will win the 2026 Ballon d'Or and France will clinch the World Cup in the United States. Carragher points to Mbappe's stellar form with 29 goals and 5 assists in 24 matches for Real Madrid.

He believes Mbappe will surpass Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland. Carragher also mentions Xabi Alonso managing the World Cup year Ballon d'Or winners.

France's previous World Cup performance and Mbappe's potential are key factors in Carragher's predictions.

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