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France Football releases 2026 Ballon d’Or nominee list featuring 30 players

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 4:34 PM

Last updated Sep 8, 2026

France Football releases 2026 Ballon d’Or nominee list featuring 30 players

Summary

France Football announced the 30-player shortlist for the 2026 Women’s Ballon d’Or on September 8, 2026. The list features international talent from the NWSL, Liga Femenil BBVA, and European leagues. Nominees include Barbra Banda, Temwa Chawinga, Khadija Shaw, Rose Lavelle, and Scarlett Camberos. Lily Yohannes, a finalist in the 2026 Women’s Champions League, received dual nominations for the Ballon d’Or and Young Talent of the Year. Lorena earned recognition for her performance with the Kansas City Current and the Brazilian national team, joining the list of nominees for the Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award. The final award ceremony is scheduled for October 26, 2026.

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•France Football nominated 30 players for the 2026 Women’s Ballon d’Or.
•Lily Yohannes, 19, holds the distinction of being the youngest player nominated for the award.
•The 2026 awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on October 26.
•Nominees for the Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year include Lorena and Ann-Katrin Berger.

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4:34 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Ballon d’Or nominees: USWNT, NWSL, and Liga Femenil BBVA represented

What they're saying

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GothamFC’s (USWNT) Rose Lavelle, OL Lyonnes’ (USWNT) Lily Yohannes, Kansas City Current’s Temwa Chawinga and Lorena, Orlando Pride’s Barbra Banda, Club América’s Scarlett Camberos, Club América itself, and, of course, Alexia Putellas are among the nominees.
— Yahoo Sports

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