Ballon d'Or 2026: Mbappé, Messi and Dembélé Among 30 Nominees
The list of 30 players selected for the 2026 Ballon d'Or has been revealed, featuring several global stars in contention, according to RFI.
Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi and Ousmane Dembélé are among the 30 players selected for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, according to RFI on September 8, 2026.
According to the same source, Sadio Mané and Lamine Yamal are also among the nominees for this highly-watched individual award in the world of football.
The prize will be awarded on October 26, RFI confirms, without providing further details on the selection criteria or the organization of the ceremony at this stage.
The announcement of this list of 30 finalists marks an important milestone in the calendar for this award, which recognizes each year the best football player according to an international panel of voters.
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