The Ballon d’Or ceremony for 2026 is underway at the London Palladium in England.
Football stars from different clubs around the world and journalists have gathered at the venue for the 70th edition of the award.
Harry Kane has been tipped as favourite to become England’s first Ballon d’Or winner in 25 years when the award is presented, but he faces stiff competition from La Liga pair Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé.
This 2026 edition marks the first time the showpiece is staged outside France.
It has French football legend Thierry Henry and popular sports broadcaster Kate Scott as hosts.
Here are the last 10 rankings for the men’s and women’s categories.
Top 10 Finalists (Men)
Ousmane Dembélé — Paris Saint-Germain/France
Erling Haaland — Manchester City/Norway
Harry Kane — Bayern Munich/England
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia — Paris Saint-Germain/Georgia
Kylian Mbappé — Real Madrid/France
Lionel Messi — Inter Miami/Argentina
Michael Olise — Bayern Munich/France
Fabián Ruiz — Paris Saint-Germain/Spain
Rodri — Manchester City, Barcelona/Spain
Lamine Yamal — FC Barcelona/Spain
Top 10 Finalists (Women)
Temwa Chawinga — Kansas City/Malawi
Melchie Dumornay — Lyon/Haiti
Caroline Graham Hansen — Barcelona/Norway
Patri Guijarro — Barcelona/Spain
Pernille Harder — Bayern Munich/Denmark
Ewa Pajor — Barcelona/Poland
Clàudia Pina — Barcelona/Spain
Alexia Putellas — London City Lionesses/Spain
Alessia Russo — Arsenal/England
Khadija Shaw — Manchester City/Jamaica
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