Mbappe, Kane and Yamal top the list of favorites in the very open race for the 2026 Ballon d'Or French striker Kylian Mbappe, England captain Harry Kane and Spain's Lamin Yamal are among the favorites to be crowned the winners of the 2026 Ballon d'Or at a ceremony that will be held for the first time in England on Monday in honor of the first winner, Stanley Matthews. read more