Ballon d'Or 2026 live updates: Winners, rankings, final awards results as Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe battle it out

The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony took place on October 26, 2026, with Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal, and Kylian Mbappe among the top contenders for the prestigious award. The live event, covered by Kyle Bonn, Dom Farrell, and Dan Gibbs, featured the announcement of winners and final rankings after a year of competition across European football. The article provided real-time updates on the results and full awards ceremony outcomes.