Yamal, Mbappé, Kane and Messi in Contention to Win the Ballon d'Or. Here's What to Know
- Harry Kane is a leading contender for the 2026 Ballon d’Or after scoring 73 goals for club and country last season.
- Serge Gnabry said Kane had done enough to win the award, which would make Kane England’s first winner since Michael Owen in 2001.
- Kane’s main rivals include Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal and Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé, while Lionel Messi is also nominated.
- The men’s and women’s winners will be announced on October 26 at London’s Palladium Theatre.
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(Sports) End of the suspense with the ceremony of the prestigious Golden Balloon 2020 held this Monday, October 26 in London. Harry Kane, the record hunter Kylian Mbappé or the young world champion Lamine Yamal are among the favourites announced or self-proclaimed, not to mention other names. TF1info reviews the main contenders at a few hours from the verdict. - Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal... Who are the favourites of the Gold Ball 2…
The Ballon d’Or – the trophy for the best footballer in the world of the past year – will be presented tonight. Will Lamine Yamal become the youngest winner ever? Harry Kane is also one of the top favorites – if not *the* top favorite. Or will the prize go to Kylian Mbappé after all? We would love to hear from you, so our Question of the Day is: who do you think deserves the Ballon d’Or?
It is this Monday, October 26, that we will know the name of the Balloon of Gold 2026. This 70th edition of the most prestigious individual trophy could crown Kylian Mbappé. But Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane also claim it. This consecration could enhance the commercial value of one of them.
The time to announce the world's best footballer for 2026 is approaching, with this year's Ballon d'Or race marked by intense competition and the absence of a clear favorite.
The Golden Ball is delivered in London with Kane and Yamal as favorites.
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