Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has said he believes this could be the year he finally wins the Ballon d'Or, following another prolific season for both club and country. The French striker, who has yet to claim football's most prestigious individual award despite his consistent goal-scoring record, expressed confidence about his chances in the upcoming edition of the prize, according to Naija News.

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has said he would vote for himself to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or, the Daily Post reports. Speaking to French newspaper L'Equipe, Mbappe, who is regarded as one of the favourites for the prestigious individual award, responded to a question about his vote by saying he would back himself. The France captain's comments come as speculation builds ahead of the 2026 edition of the prize, which recognises the world's best footballer.

France captain Kylian Mbappe has welcomed discussion about winning the Ballon d'Or following a record-breaking World Cup campaign this summer. According to Channels TV, he scored 10 goals at the tournament to claim the Golden Boot, although France finished fourth. His tally took his career World Cup total to 22 goals, making him the competition's all-time leading scorer. The striker's exploits have intensified debate over his candidacy for football's most prestigious individual award.

France captain Kylian Mbappe scored his seventh goal of the 2026 World Cup, helping his team qualify for the quarter-finals after a tense match against Paraguay. He converted a second-half penalty, putting him ahead of Argentina's Lionel Messi in the race for the Golden Boot, due to having two assists to his name as well.

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has responded to claims that Paris Saint-Germain won back-to-back UEFA Champions League titles following his departure from the French club. According to the Daily Post, Mbappe addressed the assertions while preparing for Real Madrid's first Champions League match of the season against Serie A champions Inter Milan, joining manager Jose Mourinho for pre-match press duties ahead of the fixture.

As of June 24, 2026, Lionel Messi is leading the race for the Golden Boot in the World Cup with five goals, while Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are closely following with four goals each, raising questions about whether this could be the best Golden Boot contest ever, according to Al Jazeera.