London has become the center of world football this Monday as the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony gets underway. With the ranking being revealed gradually, interest has shifted to the top 10 places, where the winner of football’s most debated individual trophy is expected to be decided.
The ranking is being revealed step by step
The organizers have begun publishing the names from 30th to 11th place, leaving the most important part of the evening unresolved. The real weight of the ceremony remains with the final list of the 10 most-voted footballers.
At this stage, the attention of the public and specialists is focused on the final ranking, as that is where the name of the player who will take the main prize will become clear.
Three names at the center of the race
Among the favorites most often mentioned for the 2026 Ballon d’Or are Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane and Lamine Yamal. The discussion around them is linked to their individual performances, goals and the impact they have had on their respective teams during the year.
Mbappe remains one of the most talked-about names in world football, while Kane and Yamal are also at the center of attention ahead of the winner being announced.
The decisive evening begins at 21:00
According to the published schedule, the ceremony is set to begin at 21:00 and is expected to last for several hours. At the end of it, the winners of the main awards will also be announced.
Interest is not limited only to the men’s trophy, as this gala evening is also expected to include other honors in men’s and women’s football.
Waiting for the top places
Despite the names circulating as favorites, the final ranking remains the element that will shape the evening’s debate. Until the top 10 places are published, the race remains open in public perception.
What is expected now is the moment when the final names on the list will be revealed and it will become clear who has been crowned the best player of the year.
This year’s ceremony is keeping attention focused on the biggest names in European football, with the Ballon d’Or race once again generating debate, anticipation and strong interest.
The winner will come from the list of the top 10, while all eyes remain on the evening’s final ranking in London.