# Soccer: Argentinian captain Lionel Messi has emerged as the overwhelming favourite to win the World Cup’s Golden Ball award following his side’s 2-1 semi-final victory over England. Prediction market platform Kalshi now gives Messi an 84-percent chance of claiming the tournament’s best player award. Spain’s Rodri follows on five percent, with England’s Jude Bellingham on four percent. Spain’s Lamine Yamal is rated at three percent, while French captain Kylian Mbappé trails on two percent ahead of the final.
Soccer: Messi emerges as Golden Ball favourite