Ballon d'Or 2026: Kane leads predictions before London's awards ceremony
The Ballon d'Or ceremony takes place on October 26 in London, with Harry Kane favoured but Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi still featuring in contenders' coverage.
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Ceremony preview sets London venue and Brasília start time
CNN Brasil ↗Messi and Lautaro Martínez named among thirty nominees
La Nacion ↗Golazo Network panel publishes its award voting predictions
CBS Sports ↗Kane billed as favourite ahead of potentially tight result
Sky Sports ↗Voting reported closed weeks before the London ceremony
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