Ballon d'Or 2026: London ceremony starts late, Kane leads contenders

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The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony in London began 45 minutes late on October 26, with hosts Kate Scott and Thierry Henry opening the event after a musical performance. Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal, and Kylian Mbappé are the top contenders, with Kane considered the favorite. Organizers dismissed prematurely published winner articles as pre-prepared templates for all nominees, not revealing results. The top 10 finalists include Kane, Yamal, Mbappé, Lionel Messi, and defending winner Ousmane Dembélé. Bayern Munich sent a large delegation, though sporting director Max Eberl was absent due to illness.


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