Vince™

Mbappe is not going to the final, so it’s now LIKELY down to Messi or Bellingham for the Golden Ball. One of them will make the final, and the one that makes the final will have the best chance of winning the Golden Ball as the 2026 FIFA World Cup Best Player.

Reece James and Marc Cucurella in the World Cup semi-final XI as voted by Sky Bet followers. Mbappe also voted ahead of Messi. That's a surprise. 🤔

NEW: Lionel Messi and Jude Bellingham's chances to win the World Cup Golden Ball (MVP) are SPIKING on Kalshi: 49% — Lionel Messi 33% — Jude Bellingham 8% — Rodri 5% — Harry Kane 2% — Lamine Yamal

I will be stubborn and keep backing Spain to win the World Cup. I believe they will definitely turn it on.

That's a massive risk. I wouldn't go that far against Yamal scoring tonight. Big players turn up in big games. He started the World Cup with an injury, but he's gaining minutes. Even though he has scored once at this World Cup, he can still bring it against any team. It's Yamal we are talking about here. If France have any weak point, it's their left back. Lucas Digne is not one of the best 1v1 LBs around, so I wouldn't be surprised if Yamal turns up with a goal.