- The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony is set to take place in London for the first time, commemorating the award's 70th anniversary.
- Scheduled for 26 October 2026, the prestigious event, which recognises the world's best footballer, will be hosted at an undisclosed London venue.
- This relocation to the UK capital acknowledges the award's history, as Englishman Stanley Matthews was the inaugural winner seven decades ago.
- Presented by France Football and co-organised by UEFA since 2024, the award saw Ousmane Dembele as the most recent male recipient.
- England captain Harry Kane is considered a leading contender for the upcoming award, following his exceptional goalscoring form for Bayern Munich.
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