Ballon d'Or 2026 nominees announced ahead of London ceremony
France Football released the list of 30 nominees for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, with the final ten to be revealed during the ceremony in London.
London will host the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony on Monday, with the thirty nominees being announced in descending order before the event begins at 21:00 Mecca time. The shortlist includes Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé, Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal and Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane, who are among the leading candidates.
For the fifth time, the award will be based on performances from 3 August 2025 to 19 July 2026, covering the season's major competitions. France Football, the organizer of the Ballon d'Or, has published the rankings from the thirtieth to the eleventh place.
Ten players remain in contention for the top positions, with their names to be disclosed during the ceremony: Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Michael Olise, Fabián Ruiz, Rodri, Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal.