Kylian Mbappé has surged to the forefront of the Ballon d’Or betting odds on Polymarket, bolstered by his impressive performance during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Softfootball reported that the French captain now holds a 28% likelihood of securing football’s premier individual accolade, surpassing Harry Kane (25%), Ousmane Dembélé (15%), and Lionel Messi (13%).
Mbappé’s ascent follows his pivotal role in France’s 2-0 win against Morocco in the World Cup quarter-finals, earning the team a spot in the semi-finals.
Despite experiencing disappointment in the first half after Yassine Bounou made an excellent save of his penalty following a prolonged wait, the 27-year-old came back strongly after halftime, scoring the first goal and assisting Ousmane Dembélé for the second goal that sealed the victory.
With France now just two victories away from winning the World Cup, and Mbappé consistently performing at a high level, the competition for the 2026 Ballon d’Or seems particularly wide open, with the French star currently in the lead.
