Mbappe Leads Ballon d’Or Rankings After World Cup Success

Kylian Mbappe, the forward for Real Madrid and captain of the France national team, has ascended to the top of the Ballon d’Or power rankings following his remarkable performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The updated rankings, released by Score90, place him ahead of Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal and Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane.

Mbappe's achievements include winning the Golden Boot at the World Cup and becoming the all-time leading scorer in FIFA World Cup history, despite France not winning the tournament. Lamine Yamal, who played a crucial role in Spain's World Cup victory, is in second place, while Harry Kane dropped to third.

Manchester City’s Rodri, who earned the FIFA World Cup Golden Ball award, is fourth, and his teammate Erling Haaland rounds out the top five. The Ballon d’Or ceremony is scheduled for October 26, 2026, and the rankings reflect current momentum but are unofficial.