Kane Primed to Pip Yamal, Mbappe to Ballon d'Or Glory

Asharq Al-Awsat EnglishOctober 26, 2026By Asharq Al Awsat

England captain Harry Kane is the favorite to win a wide open race to be crowned Ballon d'Or winner at a glitzy London ceremony on Monday, with Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe also in the running to be named the world's best footballer. The 70th edition of the award, established by the magazine France Football, will be hosted in England for the first time in recognition of the first winner Stanley Matthews and fittingly could have a first English winner for 25 years.

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