Harry Kane leads Ballon d'Or 2026 race ahead of London ceremony

All eyes are on a wide-open contest among some of the world’s top football stars at the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony, scheduled to take place in London on October 26.

Media reports indicate that Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is the clear favorite with betting companies, ahead of Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé.

The reports note that Mbappé’s recent media presence has yet to improve his standing in the odds market.

Kane continues to lead the predictions, with his chances rising by 43 percent on several betting sites in recent weeks. This surge is attributed to his outstanding 2025-2026 season, during which he finished as Europe’s top scorer with 61 goals in 51 matches for Bayern Munich.