Ballon d'Or 2026 live: winners announced in London ceremony

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The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony is taking place Monday in London, delayed due to traffic, with Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappé, and Harry Kane among the top favorites for the men's award. This is the 70th edition of the award, organized by France Football and UEFA, and the first time it is held in London, honoring inaugural winner Stanley Matthews. Ronaldo Fenômeno will present the men's trophy, and Lionel Messi is confirmed in the top 10. Partial rankings released before the event show Jude Bellingham in 11th place for men and Vini Jr. in 17th. The official website briefly and erroneously listed Kane, Mbappé, and Yamal as winners hours before the ceremony, according to the Daily Mail.


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