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Ballon d'Or organisers release update on World Cup's impact on 2026 award race
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Ballon d'Or organisers have clarified that winning a FIFA World Cup does not guarantee a player will win the Ballon d'Or. Analysis shows that only seven players have achieved both in the same cycle since the award's inception, with the trend becoming less consistent in recent years.
Layer 1 With the 2026 FIFA World Cup now concluded, Ballon d’Or organisers have moved to dispel the long-held belief that winning football’s biggest international prize automatically guarantees the sport’s most prestigious individual honour.
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