Mbappe on Ballon d'Or: I made history this summer, but there is still a long way to go

Kylian Mbappe has commented on his chances of winning the 2026 Ballon d'Or. "I made history this summer in the most prestigious tournament, but there is still a long way to go. Maybe it will be a good year for me in terms of the Ballon d'Or, but the journalists vote and the decision is theirs. I just focus on doing my best," said the French forward. Mbappe was referring to his performance at the 2026 World Cup, where he became the tournament's top scorer with 10 goals, matching Gerd Müller's feat in 1970, while also becoming the first player in history to win the World Cup top scorer award twice.