France Football announces 2026 Ballon d’Or nominees
The men’s prize has a 30-player shortlist, with nominees also announced for the women’s award and associated honours.
France Football has announced the nominees for the 2026 Ballon d’Or and associated awards, setting the field for the annual individual football honours.
The men’s award shortlist comprises 30 players. The supplied nominee information identifies Ousmane Dembélé, Rodri, Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal and Michael Olise among the contenders.
Dembélé is seeking to retain the men’s award after winning in 2025. Rodri, who won the 2024 Ballon d’Or, is also among the identified nominees.
France Football has also announced nominees for the women’s Ballon d’Or and other associated awards. The supplied material does not provide the complete lists for those categories.
The nominations establish the contenders but do not determine the winners. France Football presents the Ballon d’Or.
