England have booked their place in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals after recording four wins and a draw from their opening five matches.
Their latest victory was arguably their most impressive of the tournament, as a gritty and resilient display earned a 3-2 win over a dangerous Mexico side at the Azteca.
In doing so, the Three Lions inflicted just Mexico’s third defeat in 90 competitive matches at the iconic stadium.
A major reason for England’s success has been the outstanding form of Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham.
Kane has scored six goals so far, none more important than the brace that inspired England’s comeback from 1-0 down to beat DR Congo 2-1 in the Round of 32.
Odds revealed: England stars Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham both in Golden Ball contention
Bellingham has been just as influential, contributing four goals and an assist, including a brilliant brace against Mexico.
With both stars playing leading roles in England’s charge, optimism is growing that the Three Lions can make a deep run and potentially lift only the second World Cup in the nation’s history.
With that in mind, here’s a look at the odds Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham are attracting with Sky Bet to win the Golden Ball, awarded to the tournament’s most outstanding player.
At the time of writing, Kane is priced at 15/2 with Sky Bet, making him the fourth favourite in the Golden Ball market.
Bellingham is just behind him, with the England No.10 priced at 10/1 and ranked as the joint fifth most-backed player to claim the prestigious award.
Looking at the current favourites, France star Kylian Mbappe leads the way in the Golden Ball market, priced at 13/8 with Sky Bet.
Argentina legend Lionel Messi is next at 7/4, while Norway striker Erling Haaland completes the top three at 13/2, ahead of England duo Kane and Bellingham.
- All odds are correct at the time of publication
