2026 Ballon d'Or: Mbappe didn't win trophies, Yamal had poor World Cup - Courtois

Real Madrid goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, has waded into the statement for the 2026 Ballon d'Or.

On Monday, the champion subordinate successful the satellite volition beryllium crowned astatine an lawsuit successful London, UK.

Although Courtois would similar squad mate Kylian Mbappe to win, helium admits the Frenchman did not assistance immoderate trophies successful the twelvemonth nether review.

Courtois besides criticised Barcelona's Lamine Yamal for a mediocre outing astatine the 2026 World Cup.

“Individually, nary subordinate was amended than Mbappe this year, but sadly, we didn't triumph immoderate trophies," Courtois told DAZN.

“Lamine Yamal had a worse World Cup than Mbappé, but helium won the title, and won the league."

2026 Ballon d'Or: Mbappe didn't triumph trophies, Yamal had mediocre World Cup - Courtois