Ballon d'Or news
The gist
The 2026 Ballon d'Or winner has been chosen.
Kane, Yamal and Mbappe lead the odds.
How it unfolded
- Sep 22, 2026Ousmane Dembele said Khvicha Kvaratskhelia deserves the 2026 Ballon d'Or, choosing him over France teammate Kylian Mbappe.
- Sep 24, 2026BBC Sport reported PSG teammates Dembele and Kvaratskhelia are backing each other, with Dembele joking "We can cut it in two."
- Sep 24, 2026Sky Sports published its assessment of the main contenders, noting the winner will be announced in London on October 26.