ESPN FC 12 hours ago · 04 Oct 2026

Who most deserves the Ballon d'Or? Whittling down the 30-man short list

Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane are the three favorites to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or, but who actually deserves to win it?

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