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Mbappé, Kane and Yamal lead the list of favorites in the very open race for the Golden Ball 2026
French striker Killian Mbappé, England Captain Harry Kane and Spanish Lamine Yamal are among the favorites to be crowned winners of the 2026 Golden Ball at a ceremony to be held on Monday for the first time in England in recognition of the first winner, Stanley Matthews. Meanwhile, the Spanish Alexia Putellas is the favorite to win the female prize for the third time,