Thierry Henry, Kate Scott confirmed as hosts of 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony in London

By Adegboyega Adeleye
Thierry Henry and Kate Scott have been confirmed as hosts of the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony, which will take place at London’s Palladium on Monday, October 26.
The event will mark the 70th edition of the awards and bring together leading figures in world football. Henry, a 1998 World Cup and 2009 Champions League winner, finished second in the Ballon d’Or voting in 2003 and was nominated nine times during his playing career.
The former Arsenal striker will present the ceremony alongside British journalist Scott, who regularly works with Henry on CBS Sports’ Champions League coverage.
Henry explained that he was honoured to have been asked to present the ceremo...