Mbappé Leads Golden Ball Contenders at World Cup 2026

As the 2026 World Cup approaches, Kylian Mbappé, the captain of France, is currently the frontrunner to win the Golden Ball award, with a 42% chance according to Polymarket reports. The 27-year-old has scored eight goals and provided three assists during the tournament.

Following him is Argentina's captain Lionel Messi, who also has eight goals and two assists, giving him a 30% chance of winning the award. England's Jude Bellingham has scored six goals and provided one assist, with a 17% chance, while England's captain Harry Kane has also scored six goals and provided one assist, with a 5% chance.

The semi-final fixtures are set, with France facing Spain on Tuesday and England clashing with Argentina on Wednesday.