England captain and Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is reportedly leading the race for the 2026 Ballon d’Or ahead of Monday’s awards ceremony, which the report says will be held in London for the first time in the award’s history.

Kane scored 73 goals for club and country during the 2025–2026 season, according to the figures provided. He also won the Bundesliga title, finished as the league’s top scorer and lifted the German Cup.

Among his main challengers are Spain’s Lamine Yamal, France’s Kylian Mbappé and Argentina’s Lionel Messi, alongside other prominent players, including Erling Haaland, Jude Bellingham and Vinícius Júnior.

The ceremony is also expected to feature several individual awards, including those recognizing the best women’s player, goalkeepers, coaches and leading goalscorers.

The Sócrates Award, honoring humanitarian and social initiatives, is also scheduled to be presented.