The 2026 Ballon d'Or nominees have been announced, with Harry Kane among the contenders for the prestigious award alongside eight-time winner Lionel Messi and current holder Ousmane Dembele

Last year’s winner Ousmane Dembélé, Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé are among the top contenders for the men’s Ballon d’Or. The 30 men’s and 30 women’s nominees were revealed by France Football magazine on Tuesday, with the winners to be announced at a ceremony in London on Oct. 26.

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...

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

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

Inter captain Lautaro Martinez is the only Serie A player up for the Ballon d’Or in 2026, as Federico Dimarco doesn’t get in despite being named best in the league last season.This is the 70th

Lamine Yamal addressed his Ballon d’Or hopes, entering Barcelona’s captaincy group at the age of just 19 and Champions League ambitions ahead of his side getting their league phase campaign underway.

England stars Alessia Russo and Alex Greenwood are among 30 players nominated for the women's Ballon d'Or.