Ballon d'Or Odds: Kane Leads Yamal and Mbappe, Rodri Fourth for World Cup Ballon d'Or

On September 9 Beijing time, after the Ballon d'Or officially announced the 30 nominees for 2026, various bookmakers updated their odds. Kane (1.61) remains the biggest favorite to win the award, with Yamal (5.5) second, Mbappe (7) third, and Rodri (9) fourth.

At the other end of the list, Saudi Pro League top scorer Quinones' inclusion in the 30-player shortlist was surprising. He sits at the bottom of the list with odds of 501, while players level with or below him, including Luis Diaz, Nuno Mendes, Mane, Saliba and Pacho, have little chance of winning.

The 2026 Ballon d'Or awards ceremony will be held in London on October 26 local time.

2026 Ballon d'Or winning odds:

1. Kane: 1.61

2. Yamal: 5.5

3. Mbappe: 7

4. Rodri: 9

5. Kvaratskhelia: 11

6. Messi: 26

7. Cubarsi: 26

8. Dembele: 34

9. Fabian: 34

10. Bellingham: 34

11. Olise: 41

12. Haaland: 67

13. Ferran: 101

14. Vitinha: 101

15. Rice: 101

16. Vinicius: 101

17. Cucurella: 101

18. Joao Neves: 151

19. Marquinhos: 201

20. Hakimi: 201

21. B. Fernandes: 201

22. Gabriel: 201

23. Lautaro: 201

24. Upamecano: 251

25. Luis Diaz: 501

26. Nuno Mendes: 501

27. Quinones: 501

28. Mane: 501

29. Saliba: 501

30. Pacho: 1001