Ballon d’Or 2026 winners crowned at London Palladium
The 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony at the London Palladium produced 13 winners, with Harry Kane and Alexia Putellas taking the top individual prizes.

The 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony at the London Palladium produced 13 winners, with Harry Kane and Alexia Putellas taking the top individual prizes.

Harry Kane won the Ballon d’Or after a 73-goal season, with England manager Thomas Tuchel congratulating him and the FA lighting the Wembley arch in gold.

SI gathered views from football figures on the 2026 Ballon d’Or, with support voiced for Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi and Harry Kane.

Luis de la Fuente won the Johan Cruyff Trophy at the Ballon d’Or ceremony after leading Spain to the World Cup title.

Paris Saint-Germain won the 2026 Ballon d'Or Men's Club of the Year award, making it a second straight success for the French and European champions.

Juventus forward Kerim Alajbegovic placed seventh in the 2026 Kopa Trophy rankings at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in London on 26 October.

Erling Haaland placed eighth in the 2026 Ballon d’Or rankings, returning to the top 10 after a season of 58 goals and 11 assists for club and country.

Real Madrid sent a delegation to London for the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony, with Kylian Mbappe travelling while Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham stayed in Madrid.
