Ballon d’Or 2026 predictions: Yamal, Mbappe and Kane – who will win?

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: October 26, 2026Country: United Kingdom

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Ballon d’Or 2026 predictions: Yamal, Mbappe and Kane – who will win?

With less than 24 hours before the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony at the London Palladium, Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane are the leading contenders. French data and artificial intelligence firm Avisia predicts Barcelona winger Yamal will win, giving him a 23 percent chance of taking the award for the 2025–26 season. Kane is second at 21 percent, while Mbappe and 2024 winner Rodri are tied at 19 percent; Lionel Messi rounds out the top five with an 18 percent chance of claiming a record-extending ninth award.

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