Mbappé, Kane, Yamal top favourites list in wide open 2026 Ballon d’Or race
Summary
Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal are among the leading contenders for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, which will be awarded at a London ceremony on Monday. Kane is described as the favourite after a prolific season, but his team’s exits from the Champions League and World Cup leave the race uncertain.Key Facts
- Kane scored 73 goals in 65 games for club and country last season.
- Bayern Munich won the German league and cup with Kane, while England reached the World Cup semi-finals.
- Yamal helped Spain win the World Cup but missed the end of Barcelona’s season with a hamstring injury.
- Mbappé was the top scorer in La Liga, the Champions League and the World Cup, but won none of those competitions.
- Mbappé scored 10 goals at the World Cup and became the tournament’s all-time leading scorer with 22.
- Journalists from 100 leading FIFA-ranked nations each rank 10 players from a 30-person shortlist; the player with the most points wins.
- Alexia Putellas is described as the frontrunner for the women’s award, which could be her third Ballon d’Or.
- The 70th Ballon d’Or ceremony will be held in England for the first time.
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