One month before the Ballon d’Or ceremony, the voters have spoken and the identity of Ousmane Dembélé’s successor has now
Voting for the 2026 Ballon d'Or officially closed on Monday, September 28, following the submission of ballots by 100 FIFA journalists. Although the winner has now been determined in the polls to succeed previous recipient Ousmane Dembele, the official outcome will not be revealed until the ceremony on October 26 at the London Palladium Theatre.
Contenders for the award include Harry Kane, who scored 73 goals across all competitions for Bayern Munich, and Lamine Yamal, who emerged as a late betting favorite after winning the World Cup. Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, and Rodri were also highlighted among the leading competitors.
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