Ballon d’Or 2026: The Fits Were Doing Just as Much Talking as the Football

It has been almost 24 hours since the Ballon d’Or took place in London, and we are still not over it.

Ballon d’Or 2026: The Fits Were Doing Just as Much Talking as the Football
Photo: Franck Faugère / L’Équipe

It was a star-studded night. Athletes, musicians and creatives all under one roof, with Burna Boy and Jorja Smith among the names who showed up. Everyone seemed to understand the assignment. The Ballon d’Or has always been about football’s biggest names, but it is also one of the few nights in the calendar where the game and fashion share a red carpet, and this year that crossover felt louder than ever.

Some people played it sharp and classic. Others took real risks. A few made us stop scrolling and zoom in on the details.

So we went through the looks one by one. Here is what stood out, what worked, and what made each outfit its own.

Michael Olise

Alexia Putellas

Lamine Yamal and Ines Garcia

Jorja Smith

Burna Boy and Bukayo Saka

Ousmane Dembele

Harry kane

Sophia Turner

The Ballon d’Or is always about celebrating football’s finest, but beyond the trophies and speeches, there are the little moments, the personalities and, of course, the looks that make the night memorable.

From standout outfits to candid moments, we’ve rounded up a selection of our favourite frames from the evening. A glimpse into the style, emotions and personalities that make football culture so interesting beyond the pitch.

And beyond the glamour, the night is a reminder of what dedication, belief and hard work can lead to. Every great football story starts somewhere, and there’s always another generation dreaming of its own moment in the spotlight.

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