Who will succeed Ousmane DembĂ©lĂ© on the Ballon d’Or list? The race for his succession remains extremely open. Among the big favorites mentioned, several names stand out without an absolute favorite being unanimous among public opinion.
While the votes of 100 international journalists were officially closed on September 28, speculation is rife. And according to the X The Touchline account, there would no longer be any doubt regarding the first two.
According to this source, Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane are the first two in this ranking for the 2026 Ballon d’Or. However, she does not communicate on the order of places.
“The battle for the trophy will be between them alone”
« Confirmed: Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane are the two main contenders for this year’s Ballon d’Or »assured the account, and to persist:
“The battle for the trophy will be between them alone. »
Other names like Lionel Messi, Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Fabian Ruiz and Rodri also come up when it comes to discussing the potential winners of this edition. As a reminder, the official verdict and the complete ranking will be revealed during the major ceremony organized by France Football at the Palladium Theater in London on October 26.
