Yamal leads Ballon d’Or race after inspiring Spain’s World Cup triumph

Spain’s World Cup victory has propelled teenage sensation Lamine Yamal to the top of the Ballon d’Or 2026 rankings, strengthening his credentials to claim football’s most prestigious individual honour.

The Barcelona winger emerged as the leading favourite following his influential performances throughout Spain’s successful World Cup campaign, which ended with a 1-0 extra-time victory over…