The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony will be held in London, overseen by Thierry Henry. Real Madrid has selected a 23-year-old player as a potential future winner. PSG is set to face another potential withdrawal from the ceremony because of a rescheduled match with Lyon. Harry Kane's impressive display against Arsenal has boosted his chances. Alan Shearer has highlighted two leading candidates for the prize. The race continues to be closely fought.