Analysing the leading names to land the big prize next month — from Rodri and Lamine Yamal to Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi

The battle for soccer’s greatest individual prize is as tight as it ever has been.

The 30-player shortlists for the Men's and Women's Ballon d'Or have been released.

Harry Kane leads the 2026 Ballon d'Or prediction markets. Kane winning at 63% YES.