WIRE — Real Madrid have said two of their players have to be top contenders for the 2026 Ballon dOr award if they win the World Cup with their countries. France captain, Kylian Mbappe, has been one of the best performers at the tournament. Mbappe is currently leading the race for the Golden Boot, as he has Ballon d'Or 2026: Real Madrid name top two contenders ahead of World Cup semi-finals
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