Wholesale surprises in the Ballon d'Or rankings: positions that upended predictions and an absence that raised doubts
Goal | 27.10.2026 07:28
The final standings for the 2026 Ballon d'Or sparked wide controversy, with several of football's most prominent stars landing in surprising positions. Harry Kane took the award itself in what many called one of the strongest contests in recent years. The placings behind him told a different story.
