Ballon d'Or announces 2026 nominees for men's and women's awards
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 3:36 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
Organizers released the list of nominees for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, featuring 30 contenders for both the men's and women's top awards. Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, and Declan Rice represent England on the men's long-list, with Kane cited as a favorite following a 73-goal season. Other prominent nominees include Erling Haaland, Lionel Messi, and Kylian Mbappe, though Cristiano Ronaldo is absent from the list despite his performance in the Saudi Pro League. The women's category includes England stars Alessia Russo and Alex Greenwood among the 30 nominees. The 70th edition of the ceremony is scheduled for October 26 in London, marking the first time the event will take place outside of Paris. Additional categories include awards for young talent, goalkeepers, and coaches.
- •The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony takes place in London on October 26.
- •Harry Kane, Declan Rice, and Jude Bellingham feature on the 30-man nominee list.
- •Cristiano Ronaldo is excluded from the men's Ballon d'Or nomination list.
- •Alessia Russo and Alex Greenwood are nominated for the women's award.
- 4:11 PMThe Guardian Sport — Harry Kane and Alessia Russo among nominees for this year’s Ballon d’Or
"Bellingham, Rice and Alex Greenwood also nominated Ceremony to move from Paris to London for 2026 awards Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice have been nominated for this year’s men’s Ballon d’Or while Alessia Russo and Alex Greenwood have been nominated for the women’s award. 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 26 October. Ousmane Dembélé, who won the men’s award last year, has been nominated again, as has his France teammate Kylian Mbappé, who made history when he overtook Lionel Messi for all-time World Cup goals (22) at this summer’s tournament. Continue reading...
"The 2026 Ballon d'Or nominees have been announced as the best male and female footballers of the year are identified.
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External links- The Guardian SportSep 8, 2026, 4:11 PMHarry Kane and Alessia Russo among nominees for this year’s Ballon d’Or
Bellingham, Rice and Alex Greenwood also nominated Ceremony to move from Paris to London for 2026 awards Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice have been nominated for this year’s men’s Ballon d’Or while Alessia Russo and Alex Greenwood have been nominated for the women’s award. 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 26 October. Ousmane Dembélé, who won the men’s award last year, has been nominated again, as has his France teammate Kylian Mbappé, who made history when he overtook Lionel Messi for all-time World Cup goals (22) at this summer’s tournament. Continue reading...
- Sky Sports Football—Kane, Rice, Bellingham among Ballon d'Or nominees but no Ronaldo
The 2026 Ballon d'Or nominees have been announced as the best male and female footballers of the year are identified.
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