Ballon d’Or: Full list of 2026 winners as Yamal takes home young talent award

The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony took place in London, awarding 13 prizes to the world's best footballers and coaches. Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal, and Kylian Mbappe emerged as top contenders for the men's award, while Spain's Alexia Putellas was the frontrunner for the women's prize. Yamal, however, claimed victory in the Young Talent of the Year category, despite believing his teammate Pau Cubarsi deserved the accolade.

Spain's coach, Luis de la Fuente, was recognized for his role in leading his nation to a World Cup win in North America, earning the Men's Coach of the Year award. Notable other winners included Barcelona's Vicky Lopez for the Women's Young Talent of the Year, Pere Romeu for the Women's Coach of the Year, Cata Coll for the Women's Goalkeeper of the Year, and Unai Simon for the Men's Goalkeeper of the Year.