This Monday, October 26, saw the 70th edition of the Ballon d’Or, the most coveted individual prize in global football. Hosted by Kate Scott and Thierry Henry at the London Palladium Theatre in England, the ceremony brought together the sport’s elite following a 2025-26 campaign in which both the European leagues and the World Cup proved decisive. Against this backdrop, Lamine Yamal, Lionel Messi, and Kylian Mbappé stole the spotlight as the top contenders to lift the trophy.
2026 Ballon d’Or Winners: Complete List by Category
The 2026 Ballon d’Or results will be revealed this Monday, October 26. The ceremony kicks off at 4:00 p.m. ET, 3:00 p.m. CT, 2:00 p.m. MT, and 1:00 p.m. PT.
| 2026 Ballon d’Or Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Men’s Ballon d’Or | -- |
| Women’s Ballon d’Or | -- |
| Men’s Kopa Trophy | Lamine Yamal |
| Women’s Kopa Trophy | Vicky López |
| Men’s Yashin Trophy | Unai Simón |
| Women’s Yashin Trophy | Catalina Coll |
| Men’s Gerd Müller Trophy | -- |
| Women’s Gerd Müller Trophy | -- |
| Men’s Johan Cruyff Trophy | Luis de la Fuente |
| Women’s Johan Cruyff Trophy | Pere Romeu |
| Men’s Club of the Year | -- |
| Women’s Club of the Year | -- |
| Sócrates Award | -- |
