Ballon d'Or website accidentally reveals three different winners

Hours before the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony in London, a technical error on the official France Football website caused significant confusion. The site briefly published three separate articles, each naming a different player as the winner of the prestigious individual award: Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe, and Lamine Yamal. The articles appeared sequentially, with the piece dedicated to the English striker published first, before all three were subsequently removed by the organizers.

The incident went viral on social media, prompting questions about whether the content was a technical glitch or a premature release of pre-prepared drafts intended for different outcomes. While the exact cause remains unknown, international reports indicate that the organizers are initiating internal investigations to determine how such a significant communication failure occurred. Despite the chaotic start, the awards ceremony is set to proceed as planned to honor the top player of the 2026-2027 season.