How World Cup final could be pivotal in Ballon d'Or race
With the Ballon d'Or race tighter than ever before, BBC Sport looks at how the World Cup final could determine the 2026 winner.
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"I could score 100 goals this season, but if I don't win..."
— Harry Kane , Athlete
Key People
Declan Rice is a professional footballer who plays for the England national team.
Erling Haaland is a Norwegian professional footballer known for his impressive goal-scoring record.
Harry Kane is a professional footballer and captain of the England national team.
Jude Bellingham is a professional footballer playing for Real Madrid and the England national team.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is a Georgian professional footballer known for his skills as a winger.
Kylian Mbappe is a French professional footballer known for his speed and scoring ability.
Lamine Yamal is a Spanish professional footballer noted for his talent and potential.
Lionel Messi is a renowned Argentine soccer player, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
Michael Olise is a 24-year-old French winger.
Ousmane Dembele is a French professional footballer who plays as a winger.
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With the Ballon d'Or race tighter than ever before, BBC Sport looks at how the World Cup final could determine the 2026 winner.
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