The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony will be held in London, organized 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 due to a rescheduled match with Lyon. Harry Kane's strong performance in the match with Arsenal has boosted his chances. Alan Shearer has highlighted two leading candidates for the prize. The race continues to be closely fought.