Who should win the 2026 Ballon d'Or? The World Cup changed everything

I wrote an analysis of the 2026 Ballon d'Or race, especially looking at how the World Cup has affected the competition.

This year's race feels unusually open, with several candidates having very different arguments in their favour. The importance of the World Cup could also have a major impact on how each player's season is judged.

In the article, I go through the main candidates, their arguments for and against, and how the different factors could shape the final vote.

https://medium.com/@ikercf19/the-ballon-dor-more-unpredictable-than-ever-b49dbf6e8038

I'd be interested to hear how you see the race and which factors you think should matter most when deciding the winner.