Football fans' eyes will turn to the British capital, London, on Monday evening, which is hosting the Ballon d'Or awards ceremony for 2026, amid strong competition among a select group of the game's top stars, led by Frenchman Kylian Mbappé, Spaniard Lamine Yamal, Englishman Harry Kane, and Georgian Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, in the race to win the award and succeed Frenchman Ousmane Dembélé, who won the 2025 edition.
The 70th edition of the ceremony carries special significance, as the United Kingdom hosts the event for the first time, in an evening expected to attract wide media and public interest, with anticipation surrounding the identity of the player who will win the most prestigious individual award in the world of football.
The ceremony is not limited to the men's Ballon d'Or; it also includes the women's Ballon d'Or, as well as the Yachine Award for best goalkeeper and the Kopa Award for best young player, in a celebration honoring the most notable individual achievements during the football season.
All eyes remain on the final results, with fans eagerly awaiting to find out who will succeed in claiming the throne of global football this year.