Ballon d’Or 2026 nominees revealed

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Ballon d’Or 2026 nominees: Messi, Kane and Mbappe on shortlist for men’s award
The nominees for the 2026 Ballon d'Or are being announced today as the countdown continues to next month's ceremony. 30 players will be on each shortlist for the men's and women's awards before voting commences to decide the world's best players.

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Real Madrid, Ballon d'Or and Kylian Mbappé

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Kylian Mbappé defends Real Madrid work rate, talks up Ballon d'Or chances
Kylian Mbappé launched a passionate defence of his playing style, denying that his work-rate off the ball -- alongside teammate Vinícius Júnior -- is an issue for Real Madrid.

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Ballon d’Or 2026: All PSG, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Chelsea, Bayern Nominations
Confirmed: Real Madrid’s Mbappe, Bellingham, Vinicius and Cucurella nominated for 2026 Ballon d’Or

Mbappé eyeing his 1st Ballon d’Or

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🗣️ Have your say: does Mbappé deserve the Ballon d'Or?
On the eve of the announcement of the 30 nominees for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, Kylian Mbappé made his move on the grand chessboard of lobbying this Monday afternoon.The France captain indeed stated at

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Mbappé eyeing his first Ballon d’Or: 'It's a good year for this'
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This could be year I win Ballon d'Or, says Mbappe

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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 ...

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 2026 nominees: Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé lead 30-man shortlist

Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé are among the leading names on the 2026 Ballon d'Or shortlist after the nominees ...

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 ...

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, ...