The Ballon d'Or 2026 was held on October 26 at the London Palladium in UK's London, marking the first time the event took place outside of France. England's Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or 2026, while Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal finished second and third, respectively. Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas won the Women's Ballon d'Or for the third time.