Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe missed out on the 2026 Ballon d'Or due to a points gap in the voting, according to reports published on October 31, 2026. The French international, who joined Real Madrid ahead of the 2024-25 season, was among the contenders for football's most prestigious individual award but fell short in the final tally.
Details on the exact points difference and the winner of the 2026 Ballon d'Or were not disclosed in the initial report. The award, presented annually by France Football, recognizes the best male footballer of the year based on votes from journalists worldwide.
