New Delhi, Oct. 26 -- The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony is set to bring together some of the biggest names in the football world, with Harry Kane, Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe among the leading contenders for the men's award.

The 70th edition of the prestigious individual honour will be held at the London Palladium on Monday, with the winner succeeding Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele, who claimed the trophy in 2025.

With the 2025-26 football season and the 2026 FIFA World Cup forming part of the assessment period, individual performances at club and international levels have played an important role in shaping the contest.

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane occupies the top position, according to GOAL's power rank...