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Ballon d’Or results indicate close race between Kane and Mbappé

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 12:23 AM

Last updated Oct 27, 2026

Ballon d’Or results indicate close race between Kane and Mbappé

Summary

Vincent Garcia, Editor-in-Chief of France Football, shared insights on the Ballon d'Or results on October 27, 2026. He revealed that Harry Kane narrowly defeated Kylian Mbappé to win the 2025-2026 award by less than 41 points. The final rankings were determined by votes from 100 journalists who ranked their top ten players. Garcia noted that split votes from Spain’s World Cup victory might have affected Lamine Yamal's placement. Rodri secured fourth place, while Kane's victory highlights the competitive nature of this year’s award.

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By the Numbers

•Vincent Garcia confirmed Kane's win over Mbappé was by fewer than 41 points.
•The Ballon d'Or votes were cast by 100 international journalists.
•Lamine Yamal finished third, with potential impact from Spain's World Cup votes.
•Rodri ranked fourth in the 2025-2026 Ballon d'Or standings.

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12:23 AMYahoo Sports — France Football chief hints at small margin between Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé in Ballon d’Or race

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France Football Editor-in-Chief Vincent Garcia, officially the only man in the world to know the identity of the Ballon d’Or winner before the ceremony, has revealed that Real Madrid and France inte...
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