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Polymarket's predictive model suggests that Lamine Yamal is the frontrunner for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, followed by Harry Kane. The final winner will be announced on October 26 following votes from international journalists.
Why it matters
The Ballon d'Or is one of the most prestigious individual awards in professional football, and predictive modeling is increasingly used to gauge public and expert sentiment.
The Polymarket SuperComputer has predicted the players who will finish in the top two of the 2026 Ballon d'Or voting process. Voting for the award ended on Monday, September 28. At least 100 journalists from the top-ranked FIFA countries submitted their votes. Polymarket has now said Barcelona winger, Lamine Yamal is leading the race to win the Ballon d'Or.
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