Who is favourite to win the Ballon d’Or after the World Cup? Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal and Rodri lead race

Following the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup, Harry Kane of England and Bayern Munich is currently the favourite to win the Ballon d'Or, which will be awarded in October in London. Kane leads the race ahead of Barcelona's Lamine Yamal and Manchester City's Rodri. The award recognises the best individual performer in football over the past year.