Ballon d'Or rankings 2026: Top candidates, potential award winners with Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal favourites
The 2026 Ballon d'Or rankings highlight key candidates for the prestigious football award. Harry Kane and Lamine Yamal are currently favored among the top performers. The outcome of the upcoming FIFA World Cup will significantly influence the final decision for the award.
- ▪The Ballon d'Or is awarded annually to the best player in world football from the previous season.
- ▪Ousmane Dembele won the 2025 Ballon d'Or after leading Paris Saint-Germain to their first European title.
- ▪The performances at the 2026 World Cup will play a crucial role in determining the winner of the 2026 Ballon d'Or.
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| Publication time | Sun, 24 May 2026 19:21:00 +0000 |
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