Ballon d'Or 2026 live updates: Kane, Messi, Mbappé headline London ceremony

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The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony is taking place at the London Palladium, with Harry Kane, Lionel Messi, and Kylian Mbappé among the top contenders for the men's award. The event marks the first time the ceremony is held outside Paris. The top 10 men's shortlist includes Mbappé, Kane, Lamine Yamal, Messi, Rodri, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Michael Olise, Ousmane Dembélé, Erling Haaland, and Fabián Ruiz. Ronaldo Nazario, a two-time winner, has arrived at the venue, and nominees for Coach of the Year include Mikel Arteta and Luis Enrique. The ceremony moved from Paris to London to celebrate its 70th anniversary. Last year's men's winner Dembélé is on the shortlist, but women's winner Aitana Bonmatí did not qualify this year.


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