Ballon d’Or 2026: Mbappé and Yamal's Campaigns May Have Fatigued the Jurors

Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal's aggressive media campaigns for the 2026 Ballon d’Or may have tired the jurors, according to Pascal Ferré, a former award official. While Mbappé and Yamal actively promoted themselves through interviews and social media, Kane and Kvaratskhelia remained more reserved. The voting concluded on September 29, and the winner will be announced on October 26, with these two players considered the main contenders.