Ballon d'Or 2026 live: Kane and Mbappe lead final results from London ceremony
The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony is underway in London, with Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe emerging as the frontrunners for the men's award, while Lamine Yamal has dropped in betting odds. The winner will be revealed tonight at the Palladium Theatre. This is the first time the ceremony is held outside France, marking the 70th presentation and honoring Stanley Matthews. Hosted by Kate Scott and Thierry Henry, the event will also award the women's Ballon d'Or, plus honors for best coach, goalkeeper, young player, and club. The ceremony starts at 8 p.m. local time, with red carpet arrivals at 7 p.m. Rankings for nominees placed 30th to 11th are expected to be announced late afternoon before the main event.