2026 Ballon d’Or: Lamine Yamal Has No Doubts About Who Will Win It

The race for the 2026 Ballon d’Or is in full swing. Never before has there been so much uncertainty about who will take home the coveted trophy. Kylian Mbappé was the first to step forward, stating that he has what it takes to win it.

Now it’s Lamine Yamal’s turn, and without hesitation, he has thrown his hat into the ring for the prestigious award. On MovistarPlus+’s *Universo Valdano* program, the Barcelona winger spoke with great confidence: “I think I deserve it this year, given the trophies I’ve won,” declared the Barcelona star.

“Who would I give it to? To the best player in the world. Who will they actually give it to? It’s a long story… Honestly, I believe that, right now, there are two players who stand above the rest, and I deserve it this year because of what I’ve won. Mbappé and I, in my opinion, are the two best players in the world. I’m convinced of it, and anyone who watches the games knows it,” explained the Spanish international.

In short, Lamine Yamal seems 100% convinced that he will be the recipient of the 2026 Ballon d’Or. On October 26, the day the trophy is awarded, we’ll find out whether the Spanish star was right or not.