De la Fuente named the favorite in the fight for the 2026 Ballon d'Or

A little more than a month remains before the Golden Ball ceremony. Spain coach Luis de la Fuente expressed his support for his players in the fight for the main individual award of the year. "I think the Ballon d'Or should go to the Spaniard, because they are the best in the world in many ways, including the understanding of the game. The Spanish footballer is almost a perfect player. In addition, this year the Spanish players more than deserved such recognition. However, it seems that our football players are in no hurry to award it," de la Fuente noted. In the summer of 2026, the Spanish national team won the title of world champion, defeating the national team of Argentina in the final match. The Golden Ball ceremony will take place in London on October 26.