Ballon d'Or 2026: Mbappé's presence in London confirmed

Kylian Mbappé will attend the 70th Ballon d'Or ceremony in London tomorrow. Will he win the trophy?

According to information from RMC Sport, Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé are expected at the London Palladium in London on Monday evening. They will notably be attending the 70th Ballon d'Or ceremony. The two France internationals are planning to make the trip and should be present at this major event despite Ousmane Dembélé's injury and Kylian Mbappé's Clasico this Sunday.

Mbappé, the big favourite?

The two French forwards are among the 30 nominees for the 2026 Ballon d'Or. The reigning holder, Ousmane Dembélé will be looking to retain his trophy after being crowned in 2025 in the colours of Paris Saint-Germain. Kylian Mbappé is also among the contenders, although Harry Kane and Lamine Yamal also appear to be two of the leading favourites for this edition.

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The ceremony will mark 70 years of the award created by France Football in 1956.

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