France Football's premature posts name three different 2026 Ballon d'Or winners

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France Football's website briefly published three separate articles declaring Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe, and Harry Kane as the 2026 Ballon d'Or winner hours before the ceremony, causing confusion. The posts were quickly removed, but screenshots spread online. The incident occurred on October 26 as fans awaited the award result. Each article presented a different winner with supporting achievements, including Yamal's record as youngest winner, Mbappe's consistency, and Kane's scoring record. The posts were likely pre-prepared content for top candidates, with no official cause confirmed. Harry Kane was ultimately announced as the winner in London, ending England's 25-year wait since Michael Owen's 2001 triumph. The Bayern Munich striker scored 73 goals in 65 matches during the 2025-2026 season and also received the top scorer award.


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