Crowned in 2025, Ousmane Dembélé is still guaranteed to keep his Ballon d’Or until October 26, the date of the 2026 trophy presentation ceremony. The Paris Saint-Germain player has subtly entered the campaign in recent days, following in the footsteps of Kylian Mbappé whose method is radically different. The Real Madrid striker clearly pleaded for his parish, notably in an interview with L’Équipe. A way of doing things which clearly does not please everyone at his club.
In any case, this is the sound that Tracy Rodrigo wanted to make. The journalist addressed the subject this Monday on the L’Équipe channel, while the demands of Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé for this victory at the 2026 Ballon d’Or were compared. “There are very sincerely journalists, supporters of Real Madrid, who are not entirely happy with the exit of Kylian Mbappé. »
And the correspondent in Spain continues. “They think it’s a bit too much and that, given that he hasn’t won a title with Real Madrid, that in the important months, for example in La Liga from February to the end of La Liga, there are only two goals scored, it must be remembered, all of that, they think about it. »
Ballon d’Or 2026, total indecision
The candidates nevertheless come out of the woodwork one after the other, each in their own way. For this 2026 vintage, indecision remains the order of the day and there are many potential winners. Among the names that come up most regularly, we can cite Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Lionel Messi, Fabian Ruiz and Lamine Yamal. The Rodri possibility cannot be ruled out either.
There are still a few weeks left to allow voters to make a final choice. The winner of the 2026 Ballon d’Or will not be notified until October 26, when he will receive his trophy. A new feature introduced since 2024.
