# When is the 2026 Ballon d’Or, who are the favourites, and how can you watch it?

- Source: Al Jazeera
- Published: 2026-10-25T18:34:19+00:00
- Category: World
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Al Jazeera Sport breaks down the award-voting criteria, top candidates and history ahead of the ceremony in London.

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