Kicking style goals: The most dazzling looks on the Ballon d’Or red carpet
Not a jersey in sight!
Some of the world’s biggest names in football (that’s soccer for us Aussies) have gathered at The London Palladium for the most prestigious award in the game.
Goodbye jerseys, hello glam! Football’s biggest stars are on the 2026 Ballon d’Or red carpet. Getty
Who will take home the Ballon d’Or*? Great question – but that’s not what we’re here to discuss. No, fashion is the name of our game. (*OK, OK, it was Harry Kane and Alexia Putellas.)
Now, if there was a Ballon d’Or for the red carpet, we might just have to hand it to Lamine Yamal. The Spanish superstar teamed an all-black suit – featuring a slightly cropped blazer with silk lapels and a gold button – with a huge pink feather brooch from Chanel.
That wasn’t the only reason all eyes were on Lamal. He also made his Ballon d’Or debut with his new partner, fashion, beauty and influencer Ines Garcia. They went public with their relationship in May after reportedly meeting via social media.
Keep scrolling to see who’s at the Ballon d’Or and what they’re wearing.
Lamine Yamal is one of football’s biggest young stars – and he’s also stealing the show on the red carpet. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
The Spanish athlete is in an elegant tux with a splash of colour, courtesy of this oversized pink brooch. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
It marks Yamal’s Ballon d’Or debut with his girlfriend, influencer Ines Garcia. AP
Garcia wore a long-sleeved black gown with built-in gloves and dramatic shoulder pads. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
Spain’s Joan Garcia and Anna Pesarrodona coordinated in black outfits. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
Belgium’s Tessa Wullaert added some sparkle to the event in this sequinned dress and oversized silver clutch. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
France’s Ousmane Dembélé went monochromatic in this beautiful eggplant-brown hue. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
Here’s Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane and his childhood sweetheart Katie Goodland in polished black tie. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
Say hi to Arsenal’s David Raya and his French model wife Tatiana Trouboul Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
Alessia Russo in a buttery black look. Stunning. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
A stylish showing from manager Mikel Arteta with his model wife Lorena Bernal. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
Brazil’s Gabriel Magalhães has arrived with wife Gabrielle Figueiredo, whose black gown is elevated by a lace panel. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
The name on everyone’s lips: Alexia Putellas. The Spanish footballer – and Ballon d’Or winner – hit the red carpet in a soft yellow draped gown with feather details at the sleeves and hem. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
Feathers have been a huge trend this year, and clearly they aren’t going anywhere. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
Spain’s Rodri is joined by Laura Iglesias, who’s wearing a stunning magenta gown. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
Sweden’s Felicia Schröder is in an elegant black halter-neck gown. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
Geraldine Ponce and Colombia’s Luis Diaz have been together since their teen years, and they’ve got ‘couple dressing’ down to an art. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
Model and influencer Caroline Daur brought a touch of ‘My Fair Lady’ elegance in this black and white gown. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
Daur’s outfit included a corseted bodice, long black velvet skirt and an off-the-shoulder neckline anchored by a bow and brooch. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner let her oversized buttons do the talking. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
English sports broadcaster Kate Scott embraced the semi-sheer look in this black lace dress. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
We love the asymmetrical neckline, too. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
Former footballer Luís Figo is joined by his daughter Stella, who’s in a beautiful tie-dye-like gown. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
Club América’s Scarlett Camberos is giving the red carpet a run for its money in this shiny red gown. Getty
Stunning! Getty
Singer Burna Boy looks sharp in this three-piece velvet suit. Getty
Manager Claude Makélélé teamed his black tux with black thick-framed specs. Getty
Broadcaster Eniola Aluko looks glorious in this deep burgundy gown, with ruffles exploding from a bedazzled belt like petals from a flower. Getty
Emilio Piano went for a charcoal suit with pizzazz. Getty
Lothar Matthäus and his date also got the all-black outfit memo. Getty
Spain’s María “Mapi” León has embraced the chocolate brown trend in an elegant strapless corset dress. Getty
Singer Jorja Smith brings the drama in a black lace gown. Getty
French dancer Arthur Cadre wore a suit with a twist. Getty
Football coach Patrick Kluivert and wife Rossana Kluivert made a striking pair. We can’t take our eyes off Rossana’s half-blazer look. Getty
Sophie Turner isn’t the only one with statement buttons! Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise brings some interest to a classic black suit with these angled rows of buttons. Getty
English footballer Lucy Bronze is swathed in burgundy fabric in this figure-hugging gown with an asymmetrical neckline. Getty
Football manager Patrick Vieira and wife Cheryl Plaza Vieira rocked his ’n hers blazers. Getty
England and Manchester City defender Alex Greenwood teamed a black strapless dress with a sparkling clutch. Getty
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