New Delhi, Oct. 26 -- The wait for the Ballon d'Or 2026 ceremony is almost over as stars from all over the world are set to come under one roof in London for the most prestigious award in football on Monday (Tuesday in India). The 70th edition of the award, established by the magazine France Football, will be hosted in England for the first time.

England captain Harry Kane is the favourite to win a wide open race to be crowned Ballon d'Or winner at a glitzy London ceremony, with Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe also in the running to be named the world's best footballer in the men's category.

Alexia Putellas is the frontrunner to win the women's award for the third time with Aitana Bonmati suffering an injury-hit year. Putellas, winner in...