Ballon d'Or website briefly lists Kane, Yamal, Mbappé as winners
The Ballon d'Or official website briefly published articles naming Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal, and Kylian Mbappé as winners of the 2026 award, according to multiple media reports. The posts were quickly removed, and the event organizers have not yet issued an official statement. The articles, which appeared on the day of the ceremony, included URLs referencing Kane's season with 61 goals and Mbappé's consistent top-level performance. Screenshots circulated on social media, though their authenticity could not be independently verified, and links now lead to error pages. The ceremony takes place Monday at London's Palladium Theatre, marking the first time the event is held outside Paris. The venue was chosen to honor Stanley Matthews, the inaugural winner in 1956.