The race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Ball has intensified as the tournament reaches the semi-final stage, with four players emerging as the leading contenders for the prestigious individual award.
The Golden Ball is presented to the best player of the tournament, and performances in the remaining matches are expected to play a decisive role in determining this year’s winner.
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According to the latest prediction rankings reported by football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, one player currently leads the race with a 42 percent chance of winning the award after an impressive campaign that has produced eight goals and three assists.
Another tournament standout sits second in the rankings with a 30 percent chance of claiming the prize, having also scored eight goals while providing two assists.
England’s midfield star is third on the list after contributing six goals and one assist, earning a 17 percent chance of taking home the Golden Ball.
Completing the top four is England’s captain, who has registered six goals and one assist during the competition and is currently rated with a five percent chance of winning the award.
The race is expected to become even more competitive as the semi-finals get underway, with France set to face Spain, while England will take on Argentina for the remaining place in the World Cup final.
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