# Golden Ball 2026

Rodri won the 2026 Golden Ball on 19 July 2026 in New Jersey. 3 players were nominated. Who should have won? On MyGOAT, 2 fans have voted, and the vote is level at the top.

## Who won the 2026 Golden Ball?

Rodri won the 2026 Golden Ball, given on 19 July 2026 in New Jersey.

## Who came second and third?

Lionel Messi came second and Kylian Mbappé third.

## Who do fans think should have won?

On MyGOAT, the fans' vote is level at the top.

## The final ranking

1. [Rodri](https://mygoat.football/p/Rodri) (Spain), winner: 1 fan vote
2. [Lionel Messi](https://mygoat.football/p/Lionel_Messi) (Argentina): 1 fan vote
3. [Kylian Mbappé](https://mygoat.football/p/Kylian_Mbapp%C3%A9) (France)

## The fans' vote

1. [Rodri](https://mygoat.football/p/Rodri): 1 vote
2. [Lionel Messi](https://mygoat.football/p/Lionel_Messi): 1 vote

## More awards

- [Golden Boot 2026](https://mygoat.football/awards/golden-boot-2026)
- [Golden Glove 2026](https://mygoat.football/awards/golden-glove-2026)
- [Young Player Award 2026](https://mygoat.football/awards/young-player-2026)

URL: https://mygoat.football/awards/golden-ball-2026