Ballon d'Or 2026 Power Rankings: Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe lead the way in Golden Ball battle royale
The most prestigious individual prize in the game will be awarded on Monday, with a whole host of contenders in with a shot of finishing top of the pile Dembele largely secured the award off the back of his performances in helping Paris Saint-Germain win their first European Cup, and the Champions League is yet again likely to have a big say on the Ballon d'Or battle this time around. However, it was also a World Cup year, so there is a chance that displays during the summer in North America will have a huge bearing on the final result. Don't forget, too, that the Africa Cup of Nations will also be taken into account, meaning there are some players who have not only shone for their clubs but also impressed at two major tournaments over the course of the campaign. In 2025-26: 25 goals, seven assists. Won World Cup, La Liga & Supercopa de Espana. It's without doubt that Ferran Torres…
