2026 Ballon d'Or: Full men's, women's shortlists, host city change, more

The 2026 Ballon d'Or shortlists are out. Here's who could win the biggest individual prizes in men's and women's soccer.

Ballon d’Or predictions, rankings for men’s player of the year: Kane the favorite? Who are the contenders?

The Ballon d’Or nominees for the top men’s player in the world for the 2025-26 season have been announced, and it’s time to rank the leading contenders and predict who will finish where. This is obviously very easy and straightforward and we will all agree...

Favourite Kane makes Ballon d'Or shortlist

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is one of three England players nominated for the 2026 Ballon d'Or alongside Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice.

Rose Lavelle earns lone USWNT nomination for 2026 Ballon d'Or

Rose Lavelle was the lone American nominated for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, which announced its shortlist on Tuesday, Sept. 8.

Ballon d'Or nominee finalists: Lionel Messi, Harry Kane lead field; Rose Lavelle only American woman nominated

The ceremony heads to London for the first time as Lionel Messi chases a ninth award, and on the women's side, Rose Lavelle is the only American nominated for the top award

Numerous Ballon d’Or nominations - Dreesen: 'A remarkable first'

After FC Bayern’s outstanding season with the ‘double double’ and reaching the semi-finals of the men’s and women’s Champions League, the record champions are also well represented in the

Fernandes receives second Ballon d'Or nomination

It is the second Ballon d'Or nomination he has received throughout his career - and the winner will be announced on Monday, 26 October during a ceremony at The London Palladium.