As the current season nears its end, "Goal" has updated the ranking of the 2026 Ballon d'Or contenders.
İdman.Biz reports that Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is the favorite in the voting. Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe is in second place. Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise completes the top three.
Goal's 10 most realistic candidates for the 2026 Ballon d'Or award:
Harry Kane (Bayern Munich).
Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid).
Michael Olise (Bayern Munich).
Lamine Yamal (Barcelona).
Luis Diaz (Bayern Munich).
Erling Haaland (Manchester City).
Julian Alvarez (Atletico Madrid).
Declan Rice (Arsenal).
Vitinha (PSG).
Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid).