Real Madrid shot-stopper Thibaut Courtois has backed his Los Blancos teammate Kylian Mbappe to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or ahead of Barcelona star Lamine Yamal.
The winner of the 2026 Ballon d’Or will be announced next Monday (October 26th) in a ceremony set to be held in London. Some of the major favorites for the award include Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane; France and Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe; and teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, who plays for Spain and Barcelona.




