Yamal, Mbappé, Kane and Messi in Contention to Win the Ballon d’Or. Here’s What to Know
Kane leads the betting after a 73-goal season, while Yamal and Mbappé remain in contention and voters weigh club and international success.
- Today, Monday, October 26, 2026, the 70th Ballon d'Or gala takes place at the London Palladium, marking the first time the prestigious ceremony is held outside France.
- Organizers relocated the ceremony to London to honor inaugural 1956 winner Stanley Matthews, with jurors evaluating performances from August 3, 2025, to July 19, 2026.
- England captain Harry Kane enters the ceremony as the bookmakers' favorite, holding about 70 percent of the market share, while Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal remain primary challengers.
- Beyond the main prize, officials will present 13 total awards, including the Kopa Trophy for U-21 players, the Yashin Trophy for goalkeepers, and the Socrates Award.
- Spotlighting a new generation, the gala represents a shift beyond the long-standing rivalry of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, with emerging stars ready to define the sport's future.
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The most prestigious individual award in the world of football will be presented this afternoon in London, with several Spaniards as great candidates.
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Before the Balloon d'Or is awarded to the best football player in the world, four players are considered to be favourites for the prestigious award. The greatest hopes are probably the Spanish world champions Rodri and Lamine Yamal, the French real Madrid top star and World Cup goalkeeper King Kylian Mbappe and Bayern-München-Goalgetter Harry Kane. The Golden Ball is forgiven on Monday evening in London. With the Sportkrone.at liveticker they ar…
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