Only 13 players have won Ballon d’Or and World Cup in history [See Names]
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Spain secured the World Cup title this summer, with six of its players nominated for the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Lamine Yamal, Rodri, Fabián Ruiz, Ferran Torres, Pau Cubarsí, and Marc Cucurella are in contention for the prestigious award, which will be announced tonight in London.
If any of the six players wins, they will join an exclusive group of athletes who have achieved both the Ballon d’Or and the World Cup title. A total of 13 players have reached this milestone in the past.
The complete list of players who have won both honors includes:
1. Bobby Charlton (England)
2. Franz Beckenbauer (Germany)
3. Gerd Müller (Germany)
4. Paolo Rossi (Italy)
5. Lothar Matthäus (Germany)
6. Zinedine Zidane (France)
7. Ronaldo Nazário (Brazil)
8. Rivaldo (Brazil)
9. Ronaldinho (Brazil)
10. Fabio Cannavaro (Italy)
11. Kaká (Brazil)
12. Lionel Messi (Argentina)
13. Ousmane Dembélé (France)
