Ballon d'Or 2026 live updates: Winners, rankings, final awards results as Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe battle it out
After a whole year of goals, trophies, speculation, and celebration, the time to learn the winner of the 2026 Ballon d'Or has finally arrived.
Ballon d'Or 2026 live updates reveal Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe in the running for the prestigious award. The ceremony, held at the Palladium Theatre in London, will see France Football unveil the winner of the men's and women's categories, along with several other esteemed awards. The event, which marks the 70th anniversary of the Ballon d'Or, will be hosted by Kate Scott and Thierry Henry. The first winner of the award, Stanley Matthews, will have his contribution honored during the ceremony.
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