Dembélé, Kane and Mbappé Headline Shortlist for Ballon d'Or, Putellas Leads Women's Contenders
France Football has begun unveiling category nominees as Harry Kane leads the men’s race and the awards will cover performances through the 2026 World Cup.
- On Tuesday, September 8, 2026, France Football began revealing nominees for the 70th Ballon d'Or ceremony, scheduled for London on October 26, 2026.
- Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is considered the frontrunner for the men's award, leading ahead of England teammates Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe.
- Reflecting successful campaigns, Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, Flamengo, and Bodo/Glimt earned Men's Club of the Year nominations alongside Bayern Munich.
- Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, Bayern Munich's Vincent Kompany, and Paris Saint-Germain's Luis Enrique received Men's Coach of the Year nominations.
- Performance evaluations incorporate the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Spain's Rodri and Yamal emerging as top contenders challenging Kane for the honor.
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Ballon d'Or: Dembélé, Kane and Mbappé among shortlisted stars
Ousmane Dembélé, Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé are among the top contenders for the men’s Ballon d’Or. 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 October 26.
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Independent EspañolOusmane Dembelé, who won the Golden Ball last year, Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi, who is looking for their ninth trophy, are among the main candidates for the Men's Golden Ball this year.
Dembélé, Kane and Mbappé headline shortlist for Ballon d’Or, Putellas leads women’s contenders – WTOP News
Last year’s winner Ousmane Dembélé , Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé are among the top contenders for the men’s Ballon d’Or. The 30 men’s and 30 women’s nominees w
2 Mexican soccer stars make history with Ballon d’Or nominations
World Cup hero Julián Quiñones and Club América forward Scarlett Camberos made history on Tuesday by earning Best Player nominations for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, the most prestigious award in world soccer.
Ballon d'Or 2026 Nominees: Kane, Mbappé And Yamal Headline 30-Man Shortlist
Last year’s winner Ousmane Dembélé, Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé are among the top contenders for the men’s Ballon d’Or.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 Oct. 26.In the women's field, two-time winner Alexia Putellas, Ewa Pajor and Melchie Dumornay are among the favorites to take over Aitana Bonmatí. The winner of the past three wo…
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