The 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony in London highlights top football candidates and voting criteria, offering fans a definitive guide to the sport’s most prestigious individual award.
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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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