Kylian Mbappé, Jorja Smith all smiles during Ballon d’Or encounter

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Kylian Mbappé and Jorja Smith gave social media something to discuss before anyone collected a trophy at Monday’s 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony. Their red carpet introduction brought together two familiar faces from different worlds, with both smiling as they stopped for a photograph.

Footage of their interaction has since circulated online, drawing attention to a meeting that happened away from the evening’s main competition. Mbappé looked delighted alongside Smith, who later shared their picture through her Instagram story.

The British singer attended ahead of her scheduled performance. Mbappé joined a guest list featuring fellow soccer standouts Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane, with Kane ultimately taking home the men’s prize.

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For a ceremony centered on individual achievement, their encounter offered another talking point: a soccer star and a musician enjoying a brief moment together before the awards.