Ahead of the quarter-finals of World Cup 2026, we asked you for your predictions regarding [who will win World Cup 2026 and which player will take home the Golden Ball](/world-cup-2026/126028/who-will-win-world-cup-2026-and-will-lionel-messi-claim-the-golden-ball), as part of the latest edition of _SB Nation Reacts_.
France, Spain, Argentina and England are the four seeded teams in the competition but it’s the defending champions who came out top in the vote ahead of their quarter-final tie with Switzerland on Sunday.
Argentina scooped 46% of the vote to finish top of the pile and ahead of France and Spain.
Our second question related to the Golden Ball - the trophy given to the tournament’s best player - and perhaps unsurprisingly it’s Lionel Messi who wins our poll.
The 39-year-old has been in inspirational form once again for Argentina, scoring eight goals in five games, and takes the No. 1 spot ahead of Kylian Mbappe.
Once again a big thank you to everyone who took the time to take part in our survey. There may be more to follow in the future.
This poll and the graphics are [sponsored by Fanduel](https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/soccer).