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2026 Ballon d'Or: Details of Awards Confirmed as Dembele, Harry Kane, Mbappe Battle
- On Thursday, organizers confirmed London will host the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony on October 26, 2026, marking the first time the prestigious award leaves its traditional Paris home.
- Europe's football governing body UEFA stated the decision to stage the 70th edition in England pays tribute to Stanley Matthews, who became the award's first winner seven decades ago.
- UEFA added, "By staging its 70th edition in the capital of England and the United Kingdom, the Ballon d'Or continues its expansion and further strengthens its status as a globally prestigious brand."
- While the ceremony traditionally takes place in Paris, the specific venue for this London event remains unannounced by France Football magazine, the award's creator.
- Created by France Football in 1956, the Ballon remains football's most coveted individual award as it prepares for this milestone 70th-anniversary celebration in London.
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The most prestigious football award will celebrate its 70th edition in England and already generates expectation for the next winners
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The British capital will host the ceremony for the most prestigious individual award in football on October 26. Englishman Stanley Matthews is the first winner of the Ballon d'Or.
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