Ten Ballon d'Or Winners in 2026 World Cup Semis

The 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals will showcase ten players who have won the prestigious Ballon d'Or award. The semi-finals will feature a clash between Spain and France on Tuesday, followed by Argentina against England on Wednesday.

Argentina's captain, Lionel Messi, holds the record with eight Ballon d'Or wins. Other notable players include Spain's Rodri, who won in 2024, and France's Ousmane Dembélé, who won in 2025.

Argentina's Emiliano Martínez is a two-time winner of the Yashin Trophy, awarded to the world's best goalkeeper. The tournament will also highlight four Kopa Trophy winners, including Spain's Lamin Yamal, Pedri, Gavi, and England's Jude Bellingham.

France's captain Kylian Mbappé and England's striker Harry Kane are joint winners of the 2024 Gerd Müller Trophy for the world's best goalscorer. The winners of these semi-finals will advance to the final.