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Lautaro Martinez earns fifth Ballon d'Or nomination for 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 12:12 PM

Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Lautaro Martinez earns fifth Ballon d'Or nomination for 2026

Summary

France Football has named Inter captain Lautaro Martinez among the 30 finalists for the 2026 Ballon d'Or. This selection marks the fifth time the Argentine forward has been nominated for the individual prize. His inclusion follows a season where he led Inter to Scudetto and Coppa Italia titles while finishing as the top scorer in Serie A. The nomination also accounts for his role in Argentina's World Cup campaign, where he scored three goals including a semi-final strike against England. The ceremony is scheduled for 26 October at the London Palladium to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the award. Luis Figo and Fabio Capello are overseeing the selection process, which evaluates individual performance, team achievements, and fair play.

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By the Numbers

•France Football announced the 30 finalists for the 2026 Ballon d'Or.
•The 70th annual award ceremony takes place 26 October at the London Palladium.
•Martinez is a finalist for the fourth consecutive year.
•Selection criteria include individual stats, team success, and fair play.
•Finalists were chosen by editorial teams from France Football and L'Équipe.

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