2026 Ballon d'Or: Mbappe, Kane, Yamal go head-to-head for award in London
The 2026 edition of the Ballon d'Or will be held today (Monday) in London, UK. Usually, the award ceremony is held in Paris, where the organisers France Football are based. Last year, Paris Saint-Germain winger Ousmane Dembele was announced as the winner ahead of Barcelona's Lamine Yamal. It was a much deserved win for Dembele, […] 2026 Ballon d'Or: Mbappe, Kane, Yamal go head-to-head for award…
London will host the 70th Ballon d'Or ceremony on Monday, with England's Harry Kane leading the pack for the title of world's best footballer. Kimiya Yamal and Kylian Mbappe are also contenders in the highly contested race. The award, first given to Stanley Matthews in 1956, has not crowned an English winner in 25 years. Kane netted 73 goals in 65 appearances for club and country last season, leading Bayern Munich to a league and cup double, as well as England to the World Cup semi-finals.
However, his recent semi-final exits in both the Champions League and World Cup may affect his chances. Yamal, who finished second to Ousmane Dembele in 2021, believes he and Mbappe are the two best players in the world, adding that he deserves the award based on his recent successes. Mbappe, despite not winning any trophies this year, boasts personal milestones, including being the top goalscorer in La Liga, Champions League, and World Cup.
The award, while not monetary, can lead to significant bonuses and increased marketing value for the recipient.
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