Kane edges Mbappé by a few votes, Rodri penalises Yamal

On Tuesday, October 27, 2026, during the live broadcast of the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony, Harry Kane was proclaimed the winner, edging out Kylian Mbappé by just 41 votes. The result, announced by the editor-in-chief of France Football, surprised football fans across Italy.

Voting Details

Vincent Garcia told TV that the difference was truly minimal: the points gap between Kane and Mbappé is smaller than that between Rodri and Vinicius in 2024. Only 41 votes separated the top two, while Rodri was accused of siphoning votes from Lamine Yamal, creating some dispersion among the Spanish players.

The TG Second Edition 2026, broadcast on October 27, was produced by Sportmediaset in Video format with a Pressing style, in XXL high definition. The coverage offered live photos, real-time news updates and a section dedicated to football, the Coppa Italia, the Supercoppa Italiana and tennis, as well as sports, lifestyle content and polls on Serie A and Serie B. References to personal area, help, FAQ, info, cookie policy and terms of use were included.

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France Football, the organization that manages the ceremony, confirmed that the 2026 Ballon d'Or was decided based on an hourly ranking, with the results published on the official website. The editor-in-chief emphasized the importance of a fair assessment and invited readers to consult the privacy guidelines.

Kane's victory, achieved by a narrow margin, highlights the growing competitiveness among the top forwards, while the controversies surrounding Rodri and Yamal remind of the delicacy of the voting. Fans are already awaiting the next edition, hoping for greater transparency.