2026 Ballon d’Or LIVE: Harry Kane among the favourites to win

20:21Rune Gjerulff

The start of the Ballon d'Or ceremony has been pushed back by 30 minutes to 21:30 CET (20:30 UK time) due to traffic in London.

20:19Rune Gjerulff

The 11th to 30th places in the rankings have already been announced, with two Bayern Munich players making the list. Dayot Upamecano finished 26th, while Luis Díaz claimed 24th place.

20:18Rune Gjerulff

Alongside Kane and Olise, the other eight players still in contention for the men’s individual award are Erling Haaland, Fabian Ruiz, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, Rodri and Ousmane Dembélé.

20:16Rune Gjerulff

Speaking to DAZN, Harry Kane admitted he was feeling "a little nervous", while acknowledging that the outcome is now out of his hands. "It will be a special night if it goes my way. It’d be an incredibly proud moment if I do achieve it," he said.

20:15Rune Gjerulff

Harry Kane and Michael Olise, both confirmed in the top 10 of the rankings, have just arrived alongside the rest of the Bayern Munich delegation.

20:12Rune Gjerulff

Hello and welcome to Bulinews’ live coverage of the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony in London. Follow along as we bring you the latest updates, including the winners as they are announced throughout the evening.