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Coverage dated October 25, 2026 to October 26, 2026

Kane primed to pip Yamal, Mbappe to Ballon d'Or glory

Headline from WFMZ Allentown

England captain Harry Kane is the favourite 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…

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  1. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Yamal, Mbappé, Kane and Messi in contention to win the Ballon d'Or. Here's what to know (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    The Ballon d’Or winners will be announced on Monday with a new generation of soccer stars, led by Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé, ready to stamp their name on the trophy that for so long was a personal duel between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

  2. Al Jazeera

    Ballon d’Or 2026 predictions: Yamal, Mbappe and Kane – who will win? (opens Al Jazeera)

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    The winner of the 2026 Ballon d'Or will be crowned at Monday's gala in London, the first time it has been held in Britain.

  3. WFMZ Allentown

    Kane primed to pip Yamal, Mbappe to Ballon d'Or glory (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    England captain Harry Kane is the favourite 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…

  4. France 24

    Mbappé, Kane, Yamal top favourites list in wide open 2026 Ballon d’Or race (opens France 24)

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    French forward Kylian Mbappé, England captain Harry Kane and Spain's Lamine Yamal are among the favourites to be crowned the 2026 Ballon d'Or winner at a ceremony to be hosted Monday for the first time in England in recognition of the first winner Stanley Matthews.

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