Ballon d’Or 2026: Jay-Jay Okocha predicts a victory for Kylian Mbappé

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By: Manu Tournoux

French team: very good news for Mbappé and Tchouameni

On October 26, the 70th France Football Ballon d’Or ceremony will take place in London. While the votes have been closed for around ten days now, this 2026 edition looks very uncertain. In an interview published by the Sunday NewspaperJay-Jay Okocha delivered his prediction on this year’s likely winner.

The former Paris Saint-Germain attacking midfielder believes that this distinction should go to a Frenchman, in this case Kylian Mbappé. “ The suspense is more exciting than ever. There are a good half dozen contenders: Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal, the PSG players… I think Mbappé would deserve it for having been the top scorer in the World Cup (10 goals), the Champions League (15) and the Spanish championship (25) “, he said.

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.