Full list of Ballon d'Or 2026 nominees released

The 30-man shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d'Or has officially been released. It features Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal, Ousmane Dembélé, Erling Haaland, Jude Bellingham and Rodri. Messi returns after not being included in the previous two editions. The award will be presented in London on October 26 this year.