The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony is scheduled to occur in London, overseen by Thierry Henry. Real Madrid has pinpointed a 23-year-old player as a likely future contender. PSG is set to face another potential withdrawal from the ceremony as a result of a rescheduled match against Lyon. Harry Kane's impressive display against Arsenal has strengthened his chances. Alan Shearer has identified two leading candidates for the award. The race is still fiercely competitive.