Lamine Yamal, Cubarsi and Rodri join 2026 Ballon d’Or nominee list
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Last updated Sep 8, 2026
Barcelona players Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi and Rodri are among the 30 nominees for the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Lamine Yamal contributed to over 40 goals during the 2025/26 campaign and played a key role in Spain’s 2026 FIFA World Cup victory. Defender Pau Cubarsi also earns a nomination following his defensive performance for both Barcelona and the Spanish national team. Rodri, who won the award in 2024 and secured the Golden Ball at the 2026 World Cup, joins his new club teammates on the shortlist. Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane and Erling Haaland are also confirmed as nominees. The list excludes Barcelona players Raphinha, Pedri and Fermin Lopez.
- •Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi and Rodri represent Barcelona on the 30-man Ballon d’Or shortlist.
- •Rodri received the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Ball prior to his move to Barcelona.
- •Lionel Messi joins the list after his campaign with Inter Miami and Argentina.
- •Raphinha, Pedri and Fermin Lopez were excluded from the final nominee list.
- •Other notable nominees include Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane, Erling Haaland and Ferran Torres.
- 5:05 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal achieves unthinkable feat after 2026 Ballon d’Or nomination
- 2:50 PMYahoo Sports — Confirmed: Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal, Cubarsi and Rodri nominated for 2026 Ballon d’Or
"The Ballon d’Or nominations are out and just like last time, the list is dominated by Barcelona players, including the likes of Rodri, Pau Cubarsi and Lamine Yamal.There were some notable exclusions...
"After earning a nomination for the 2026 Men’s Young Talent of the Year prize, FC Barcelona teenage duo Pau Cubarsi and Lamine Yamal have now been confirmed to be in the final 30 of the 2026 Ballon d...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 5:05 PMBarcelona superstar Lamine Yamal achieves unthinkable feat after 2026 Ballon d’Or nomination
The Ballon d’Or nominations are out and just like last time, the list is dominated by Barcelona players, including the likes of Rodri, Pau Cubarsi and Lamine Yamal.There were some notable exclusions...
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 2:50 PMConfirmed: Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal, Cubarsi and Rodri nominated for 2026 Ballon d’Or
After earning a nomination for the 2026 Men’s Young Talent of the Year prize, FC Barcelona teenage duo Pau Cubarsi and Lamine Yamal have now been confirmed to be in the final 30 of the 2026 Ballon d...
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