Ballon d’Or: Yamal surpasses Kane and Mbappé among bookmakers after voting closes

The 2026 Ballon d’Or voting ended on September 28, 2026. According to Polymarket, Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has a 45% chance of winning the award, ahead of Harry Kane at 42%. Just before voting closed, Kane was leading with 53%, while Yamal was at 33.4%. Kylian Mbappé remains far behind, with fluctuating predictions. Yamal had an outstanding season with 25 goals and 20 assists in 57 matches, while Kane scored 73 goals in 65 games, winning multiple titles with Bayern and finishing third in the 2026 World Cup with England. The award ceremony will be held on October 26 in London.