BREAKING: The Ballon d'Or winner of the World Cup revealed even before the final!
Lionel Messi could enter the final already crowned as the top individual star of the World Cup.
Details: According to Touchline, the FIFA technical committee convened on Friday to discuss the individual awards set to be presented after the 2026 World Cup final.
The source reports that the decision has already been made: the Golden Ball for the tournament’s best player will go to Argentina’s captain, Lionel Messi.
It is claimed that neither the outcome of the final against Spain nor Messi’s performance in that match will affect the committee’s choice.
This means the World Cup’s most prestigious individual honor may have been decided before the tournament even concludes. For now, this remains exclusive information from Touchline.
It’s worth noting that before the final, Messi has already racked up eight goals and four assists. The Argentine superstar also remains in contention for the Golden Boot of the World Cup.
Reminder: Messi makes a major statement ahead of the World Cup final.
Steven Perez
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