Henry and Scott to host 2026 Ballon d'Or in London's first staging

France Football announced that former France striker Thierry Henry and British broadcaster Kate Scott will host the 70th Ballon d'Or ceremony in London.

• The ceremony takes place Monday 26 October at the London Palladium, the first time London has hosted the award in its 70-year history.
• Henry will present the ceremony for the first time, having been nominated for the Ballon d'Or nine times without winning.
• Scott previously hosted the 2014, 2015, and 2025 editions, last year alongside 1987 winner Ruud Gullit.
• Nominations for the top men's and women's awards include Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal, and Kylian Mbappé.