Ballon d'Or ceremony to be held in London for first time

The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony will be held in London for the first time on October 26. UEFA details, historical context.

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The 2026 Ballon d'Or award ceremony will take place in London on October 26. This marks the first time the event is held in the British capital.

According to UEFA's press service, the 70th edition will honor Stanley Matthews, the first winner in 1956.

Recall that in 2025, PSG and France forward Ousmane Dembélé won the Ballon d'Or.

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