Ballon d’Or 2026 award odds released ahead of London ceremony

The 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony will be held on Monday 26 October in London. Betting markets have listed several top contenders, including Harry Kane (13/8), Lamine Yamal (9/4), Lionel Messi (11/4), Kylian Mbappé (7/2) and Rodri (9/2). The French press notes that no clear favorite has emerged after the World Cup, with pundit Walid Acherchour criticizing all leading candidates and suggesting a “catastrophic” decision no matter who is chosen. He highlighted Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, both of Paris Saint‑Germain, as possible returnees to the race. The award will be decided by a jury of 100 international journalists from the top‑ranked FIFA nations.