The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony will take place this Monday at 19:00 at the London Palladium. As fans hope to see their idols claim the trophy, the outcome remains uncertain. What would happen if two players ended up tied?
With just moments to go before the celebration of the best football talents in the world this year, excitement is in the air. Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane, and Lamine Yamal are among the leading contenders. Not to mention Lionel Messi. This situation brings to mind 2019, when the Argentine edged out Virgil Van Dijk by 7 points. Previously, Brazilian Ronaldo narrowly missed victory in 1996, finishing just one point behind Matthias Sammer. What would happen if the two players finished level?
On its official website, France Football outlines the rules for ties. “In the event of a tie during the voting, the decision will be based on the number of first-place votes. If the tie persists, we will consider the number of second-place votes, then third, and so on.” The battle for the Ballon d'Or is therefore just as uncertain, but a new champion will be revealed this Monday at the London Palladium!
