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Debate heats up over the 2026 Ballon d'Or favourites

Original: ballon d'or 2026

Attention is turning to the 2026 Ballon d'Or as footballers and pundits weigh in on likely contenders. Chelsea's Morgan Rogers has backed Bayern Munich's Harry Kane for the award, while wider debate places Barcelona's Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe among the frontrunners. A nostalgic poll pitting Lionel Messi against Cristiano Ronaldo has also resurfaced, and Thierry Henry is lined up to host the 70th ceremony.

Why now: Fans and pundits are actively debating the frontrunners ahead of the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony.

Ballon d'Or Harry Kane Morgan Rogers Lamine Yamal Kylian Mbappe

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Harry Kane has ‘done enough’ to win Ballon d’Or – Bayern team-mate Serge Gnabry · Islington Gazette
AI Model Names the 2026 Ballon d'Or Winner After Correctly Predicting Ousmane Dembele in 2025 · GiveMeSport
A curious Ballon d’Or poll reignites Messi-Ronaldo rivalry · The Daily Star
2026 Ballon d'Or: Chelsea's Rogers picks winner between Yamal, Mbappe and Kane · Legit.ng
Morgan Rogers says Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane should win Ballon d’Or · Yahoo Sports
Ballon d’Or: Thierry Henry, Kate Scott to host 70th ceremony · The Sun Nigeria

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