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Will Kylian Mbappé finish 3rd in the 2026 Ballon d'Or?

Named source: UEFA official · End date Dec 31, 11:59 PM ET · View rules on Polymarket (international site) ↗

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Traders put the chance of Kylian Mbappé finishing 3rd in the 2026 Ballon d'Or at about 13%.

It dipped 3 points today, and there are too few orders waiting near the price to compare buy orders and sell orders.

Low surprise risk: the named source’s announcement settles it.

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Rule note: the announcement countsSettled by UEFA official
Fine-print risk
Low (5/100)
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  • Official source: settlement runs on UEFA official results; credible reporting as a last resort. Posts the final result after the game. No recorded moves for this market yet.
  • Fine print: A qualifying official announcement settles Yes; implementation is not required. Deadline: Mon, Oct 26, 2026, 11:59 PM ET (scheduled start). Check regulation vs. overtime inclusion, the postponement rule (see rules) and cancellation handling (per the rules vs. void/refund on sportsbooks and Kalshi's own contract terms).

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Will Kylian Mbappé finish 3rd in the 2026 Ballon d'Or?

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Named source: UEFA official
Fine-print risk: Low (5/100)
  1. Source
  2. Deadline
  3. Counts as Yes
  4. Backup rules
  5. Other venues
Fine-print risk Low 5
1.
Who settles it (official source)
UEFA official results; credible reporting as a last resort
2.
Deadline and time zone
Mon, Oct 26, 2026, 11:59 PM ET (scheduled start); hard deadline Mon, Nov 2, 2026, 11:59 PM ET America/New_York
3.
What counts as Yes
AnnouncedAn official announcement is enough; implementation is not required. Rule text: "…ce Football and/or UEFA, including the official Ballon d'Or announcement; a consensus of credible reporting may also be used."
4.
Backup rules (delays, cancellations, revisions)
If two or more players are tied for 3rd place in the award ranking, resolution will follow France Football's (the award organizer, in partnership with UEFA) official ranking. Any players tied at the same placement with no further official distinction will be resolved alphabetically by name. If no 2026 Ballon d'Or ranking is published by November 2, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other".
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Fine print and other venues
Cross-venue & fine-print settlement trap: Check regulation vs. overtime inclusion, the postponement rule (see rules) and cancellation handling (per the rules vs. void/refund on sportsbooks and Kalshi's own contract terms).
Rules text on file (Polymarket)

This market will resolve according to the player who finishes in 3rd place in the men's 2026 Ballon d'Or ranking. The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony is scheduled to take place in London on October 26, 2026. If two or more players are tied for 3rd place in the award ranking, resolution will follow France Football's (the award organizer, in partnership with UEFA) official ranking. Any players tied at the same placement with no further official distinction will be resolved alphabetically by name. If no 2026 Ballon d'Or ranking is published by November 2, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other". The resolution source for this market will be official information from France Football and/or UEFA, including the official Ballon d'Or announcement; a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

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