Revealed: The points gap that denied Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe the 2026 Ballon d’Or

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe finished second in the 2026 Ballon d'Or award ceremony, narrowly missing out on his first-ever Ballon d'Or title. The award was won by Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane, who edged out Mbappe by a points margin. The ceremony took place on or around October 31, 2026.