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Ballon d’Or: Zinédine Zidane will not be present at the ceremony

It’s the big night. The 2026 Ballon d’Or will be awarded this Monday, October 26, during an exceptional ceremony organized…

By Manu Tournoux · French Football Weekly

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 4:29 PM

Key Things to Know

Zinedine Zidane will not be present at the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony in London.
The 1998 Ballon d'Or winner's absence was reported by RMC Sport.
French Football Federation president Philippe Diallo will attend the event.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Zinedine Zidane will not attend the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony in London, according to reporting from RMC Sport. The 1998 award winner will miss the highly anticipated gala, which features five French nominees vying for the prestigious honor.

Contenders for the prize reportedly include Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal, Harry Kane, Ousmane Dembele, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. The French Football Federation will still be represented in London by its president, Philippe Diallo.

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Ballon d’Or: Zinédine Zidane will not be present at the ceremony

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