The favourites for the 2026 Ballon d'Or award are starting to become clear as we head towards the business end of this season.

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The race for the 2026 Ballon d'Or is well and truly on - so who are the main contenders for the Golden Ball, and who has work to do to keep up?

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba claims Bruno Fernandes would be a “top three” Ballon d’Or contender if he were playing in Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City system.Fernandes

Lamine Yamal is widely tipped as a future multiple Ballon d’Or winner and 2026 could be the year he scoops his maiden accolade. Aged just 18, last year’s runner-up is priced at 4/1 in the betting.

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Harry Kane is leading the Ballon d'Or 2026 race, while Lookman, Dembele, and Olise shine in Champions League play, shaping the award's top contenders list.

The Ballon d’Or award will be announced on September 22. For those unaware, the Ballon d’Or is international football’s greatest individual prize. While players can be nominated from across the globe, the list of finalists for the 2025 award ...

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