# How can the World Cup affect the race for the 2026 Ballon d'Or award?

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Podcast: [Flashscore News](https://stenobird.com/podcast/flashscore-news-7607229)
Published: 2026-06-05T08:51:57+00:00
Episode link: https://www.flashscore.com/news/
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## Resource

The 2026 World Cup is fast approaching and represents the final chance for football's top stars to stake their claim for the season's Ballon d'or award.

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