Even if we ignore kane, yamal didn't have a better cup than rodri or the rest of spain's squad, and dembele shouldn't beat out players with stronger ucl runs
Journalists casting votes for the Ballon d'Or say picking the 2026 winner is among the hardest calls they have ever made. The lack of a clear favorite makes this one of the toughest selection processes in history, with voters struggling to find a definitive answer. It feels like an unclear winner scenario that has never been seen before in such a major award.
