Nominees for the 2026 Ballon d’Or awards include players from FC Barcelona

The organization behind the Ballon d’Or unveiled its list of nominees for the 2026 awards on September 8, 2026. Among the men's nominees are FC Barcelona stars Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi, and Rodri, alongside Lionel Messi, Harry Kane, Ousmane Dembele, and Kylian Mbappe. Six players from the women's team at FC Barcelona were also nominated: Cata Coll, Esmee Brugts, Caroline Graham Hansen, Patri Guijarro, Ewa Pajor, and Claudia Pina. The full list includes international talent ranging from Selma Bacha to Melchie Dumornay. The official ceremony to announce the winners will take place on Monday, October 26. Soccer fans are now considering the performance records of these athletes to determine potential award winners.

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