Does the World Cup count for the Ballon d'Or?
The Ballon d'Or is awarded based on a player's performance over the entire season, not just the World Cup, though a strong tournament can boost a candidate's chances.
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The Ballon d'Or is awarded based on a player's performance over the entire season, not just the World Cup, though a strong tournament can boost a candidate's chances.
Argentina won the 2022 World Cup by beating France on penalties after a 3 - 3 draw in the final.
Ousmane Dembélé is the current Ballon d'Or holder (2025), while Lionel Messi has the most wins (8).
Lionel Messi debuted for FC Barcelona at age 17 in October 2004.