Who will win Ballon d'Or 2026? Odds and prediction as Harry Kane and Lamine Yamal battle it out for top award

Three first-time contenders are battling for the 2026 Ballon d'Or award, with Harry Kane and Lamine Yamal among the top favourites. None of the leading candidates have previously won the prestigious trophy. Odds and predictions are being assessed as the race for football's most coveted individual honour heats up.