Ballon d’Or 2026: Top 10 favourites to win the Golden Ball

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Pedri González López

Ousmane Dembele is hoping to win the Ballon d’Or after a remarkable season with European champions Paris Saint-Germain © FRANCK FIFE / AFP/File

Vini Jr

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Erling Haaland of Manchester City

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Striker Kylian Mbappe is hoping to win his first, and Real Madrid’s 16th, UEFA Champions League title in the 2025-26 season [File: Diego Souto/Getty Images]

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