World Cup Best Player Odds: Messi (+350) Favored to Win

Argentina's Lionel Messi runs during a friendly soccer match against Mauritania in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Friday, March 27, 2026.
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Below, bettors can find World Cup odds for the 2026 Golden Ball winner.

Who is Predicted to Win the 2026 Golden Ball?

Argentina’s Lionel Messi is currently predicted to win the 2026 Golden Ball. At +350, Messi possesses a 22.2% implied probability to repeat as Golden Ball winner.

He sits slightly ahead of Kylian Mbappe (+400) on the odds board. Mbappe’s price implies a 20% chance he wins his first Golden Ball.

World Cup Golden Ball Odds

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Nick Hennion is a senior content writer for BetMGM. His previous stops include VSiN, NBC Sports, The Action Network and Forbes Betting. He owns a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.

Nick Hennion is a senior content writer for BetMGM. His previous stops include VSiN, NBC Sports, The Action Network and Forbes Betting. He owns a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.