Yamal, Mbappé, Kane and Messi in Contention to Win the Ballon d’Or. Here’s What to Know
Kane’s prolific season and Bayern’s trophies have made him the odds-on favourite, with Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé also in contention.
- Today, October 26, 2026, the 70th Ballon d'Or ceremony takes place at the London Palladium. England captain Harry Kane enters as the bookmakers' favorite after scoring 73 goals for club and country last season.
- Organizers moved the gala to London to honor the award's 70th anniversary, commemorating inaugural 1956 winner Sir Stanley Matthews. This marks the first time in seven decades the event has occurred outside France.
- An international jury of 100 journalists evaluates candidates based on individual performance, team achievements, and fair play. Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal and Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé challenge Kane for the prestigious honor.
- Kane described the wait for the announcement as "very stressful" for his family, though he remains focused on the event. He has received no official indication of the final results before tonight's ceremony.
- Beyond the main trophy, the ceremony presents multiple awards including honors for young talent, goalkeeper, coach, club, and striker of the year. Organizers also launched a public "B.O.A.T." poll to celebrate the historic 70th anniversary.
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Bayern Munich and England forward Kane struck a remarkable 73 goals in 65 games for club and country last season, propelling the German giants to a league and cup double.
The 70th Ballon d'Or will be presented this Monday evening in London in a very open edition. Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal, Harry Kane and several Parisians are among the most observed candidates. French speciality: the ceremony will take place at the same time as PSG-OL... L的article Ballon d'Or 2026 : Mbappé, Yamal, Kane... who are the favourites of an evening that falls in the middle of PSG-OL ? appeared first on Causeur.
Ballon d’Or 2026 Ceremony: Live Streaming details, full list of men’s and women’s nominees, time and other details
Ballon d’Or 2026 Award Ceremony Date, Time, Live Streaming: Here is how you can watch the full Ballon d'Or 2026 awards ceremony to be held on Tuesday night at the London Palladium in London.
There is still great uncertainty about who will win the Golden Ball, which is awarded tonight: maybe none of these three
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