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When is the Ballon d'Or 2026? Ceremony start time, odds and winners

🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Culture & entertainment · 21 h ago
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The 2026 Ballon d’Or awards ceremony takes place tonight Monday, October 26.
Ballon d'Or 2026: Who will win... and who should win?
Independent sources: 3 · The Standard, 101 Great Goals, GiveMeSport
England captain Harry Kane leading the charge. for the award, which is presented by France Football, but faces stiff competition from Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe and World Cup winner Lamine Yamal.
Independent sources: 2 · The Standard, GiveMeSport
The likes of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Rodri and Lionel Messi also potential options.
Independent sources: 2 · The Standard, GiveMeSport
Kane is the current bookmakers’ favourite to claim his first Ballon d’Or award in 2026, following a phenomenal season with Bayern Munich in which his remarkable 61 goals in 51 appearances across all competitions powered Vincent Kompany’s side to a memorable domestic treble and also earned him a seco
Independent sources: 2 · 101 Great Goals, The Standard
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