Experts update Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal 2026 Ballon d’Or odds after World Cup Final
Experts have updated the 2026 Ballon d'Or odds following the conclusion of the World Cup. The list features legendary player Lionel Messi alongside rising star Lamine Yamal as top contenders.
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By Pete Truszkowski | Advance Local Unfortunately, the World Cup is over. However, that doesn’t mean we have to ignore soccer for the next four years.
After a captivating 1-0 victory by Spain over Argentina in the World Cup Final, there was a lot of talk about the aging Lionel Messi who is considered by many as the greatest of all time. There was also a lot of talk about Lamine Yamal, who turned 19 years old just a week ago.
The Ballon d’Or is given to the best soccer player in the world every year and both Messi and Yamal are in the top five in terms of the odds to win it this year.
With the World Cup in the rear-view mirror, Polymarket has updated the odds for the 2026 Ballon d’Or Winner.
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