Nominees for Ballon d’Or 2026 Announced

France Football has confirmed the nominees for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, with 30 players shortlisted for the men's award ahead of the ceremony on October 26.

Key points

• Harry Kane, Erling Haaland, and Lionel Messi are among the biggest names on the list, alongside Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, and Lamine Yamal.
• Vozinha will compete with Spain's World Cup winner Unai Simon and Argentina's Emi Martinez, along with fellow African nominees Yassine Bounou and Edouard Mendy.
• The women's Ballon d'Or shortlist additionally features a number of prominent names, including Poland and Barcelona quadruple-winner Ewa Pajor, Alexia Putellas.
• Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has been nominated for the Yashin Trophy after his standout performances at the World Cup.
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Harry Kane, Erling Haaland, and Lionel Messi are among the biggest names on the list, alongside Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, and Lamine Yamal. Former Premier League Star Reportedly Set to Join Pakistan Football Team.

Kane enters the race after an exceptional season with Bayern Munich and England. He scored 73 goals in 65 matches for club and country, supported Bayern secure the Bundesliga, German Cup, and German Super Cup treble, and led England to the World Cup semifinals.

While eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi recorded 75 goal contributions in 49 appearances for Inter Miami and Argentina, haaland scored 58 goals in 64 matches for Manchester City and Norway. Messi additionally assisted Argentina reach the World Cup final.

Five-time winner Cristiano Ronaldo, nevertheless, was not included on the shortlist despite helping Al-Nassr win the Saudi Pro League title. 2026 Men's Ballon d'Or Nominees. Jude Bellingham Khvicha Kvaratskhelia João Neves. Pau Cubarsí Lamine Yamal Michael Olise. Marc Cucurella Sadio Mané Willian Pacho. Ousmane Dembélé Marquinhos Julián Quiñones. Luis Díaz Lautaro Martínez Declan Rice. Bruno Fernandes Kylian Mbappé Rodri. Gabriel Nuno Mendes Fabián Ruiz. Erling Haaland Lionel Messi William Saliba. Achraf Hakimi Ferran Torres Vinícius Jr. Harry Kane Dayot Upamecano Vitinha.

Meanwhile, the women's Ballon d'Or shortlist additionally features a number of prominent names, including Poland and Barcelona quadruple-winner Ewa Pajor, Alexia Putellas. This person featured for Barcelona and Spain before joining London City Lionesses, and Manchester City's Jamaica striker Khadija "Bunny" Shaw. Pakistan Finalizes Intends to Host South Asian Games 2027.

Meanwhile, Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has been nominated for the Yashin Trophy after his standout performances at the World Cup. He supported his country advance from the group stage and earned a place on the 10-man shortlist for the award given to the best goalkeeper.

Notably, the 70th edition of the Ballon d'Or will be held in London for the first time as a tribute to Stanley Matthews, the winner of the inaugural Ballon d'Or. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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