Ballon d'Or 2026: Voting Closed, New Favorite Emerges

Lamine Yamal, after scoring in Spain's 3-2 victory over England, saw his chances of winning the 2026 Ballon d'Or rise to 45%, surpassing Harry Kane at 42%. The trend shifted following this match, where Yamal scored the opening goal and Kane missed a penalty. Spanish press and bookmakers now favor Yamal, but the official winner will be announced on October 26. The competition remains highly contested despite this dramatic comeback.