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Thierry Henry and Kate Scott set to host the upcoming Ballon d’or ceremony

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The 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony is right around the corner, and the organizers have revealed who will be hosting the gala.

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The 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony is right around the corner, and the organizers have revealed who will be hosting the gala. Former Arsenal and Barcelona legend Thierry Henry and British sports broadcaster Kate Scott have been named as the co-hosts for the upcoming 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony, which will take place on Monday, October 26, at the London Palladium Theatre.

The ceremony will reveal the winner of the coveted prize awarded by France Football in collaboration with UEFA. The duo of Scott and Henry is well-known for their work at CBS Sports, where they have become popular for their UEFA Champions League coverage alongside former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher and former Manchester City defender Micah Richards.

Scott, meanwhile, has become one of the most recognizable faces in international football broadcasting.

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