Yamal, Mbappé, Kane and Messi in Contention to Win the Ballon d'Or. Here's What to Know
Bookmakers and former players back Kane after he scored 73 goals in 65 matches, while Yamal and Mbappé remain in a close race.
- 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.
227 Articles
227 Articles
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.
The press emphasizes the victory of Real, Yamal hopes to redo the trophy
It will be in London, where the French magazine France Football will hold the ceremony that it usually does in Paris. In addition to the "Pulga", there is another Argentine among the candidates.
In this edition, which takes place today at 5 p.m. (from Brasília), in London Palladium, in London, there are several names that can receive the award of France Football. In addition to them, the Georgian Kvaratskhelia (PSG), the French Michael Olise (Bayern) and the Spanish Rodri (Barcelona) run outside. There is a great chance that there will be an unprecedented winner. In this edition, whose ceremony takes place today, at 5 p.m. (from Brasíli…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 38% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
