French Montana and Jorja Smith to perform at Ballon d’Or 2026

Author: vanguardngr.comPublished on: October 24, 2026Country: United Kingdom

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French Montana and Jorja Smith to perform at Ballon d’Or 2026

Ballon d’Or organisers announced that US rapper French Montana and English singer Jorja Smith will perform at the 70th ceremony, which takes place in London next Monday. Contenders include Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, Ousmane Dembele, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Harry Kane. Thierry Henry and Kate Scott will host, with the ceremony broadcast on DAZN and France’s L’Equipe TV. Ousmane Dembele won the men’s award in 2025, while Aitana Bonmati won the women’s prize.

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