Yamal odds surge past Kane in Ballon d'Or race

Betting markets now favor Lamine Yamal to claim the Ballon d'Or, with his odds shortening from 3.50 to 1.75 on Planetwin365 Betflag. This shift places the Spanish teenager ahead of Harry Kane, whose chances have drifted from 1.60 to 2.25 over recent hours.

Odds movement and World Cup impact

Kane had been considered the clear favorite for weeks, raising hopes that an English player would win the award for the first time this century since Michael Owen’s victory 28 years ago. However, Yamal’s performance at the World Cup, where he won the tournament on his first attempt despite expectations of a lower finish, has boosted his standing among jurors.

The young forward currently leads the race against a Kane who scored 72 goals across Bayern Munich and the national team during the 2025-26 season. Bookmakers now view the contest primarily as a two-horse race between these two candidates.

Distant contenders remain unlikely

Other major contenders trail significantly behind the leaders. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, named MVP of the last Champions League, and Kylian Mbappé both sit at odds of 20.00. Mbappé concluded the season as top scorer in La Liga, the Champions League, and the World Cup, yet remains distant from a potential first Ballon d'Or win.