2026 Ballon d'Or Nominees and Ceremony Date Announced
The nominees competing for the Golden Ball, football's prestigious award, have been announced; Paris Saint-Germain managed to become the team with the most players on the list.
The candidate footballers who will compete this year for the Ballon d'Or, football's most prestigious individual award, have been officially announced. While Paris Saint-Germain became the club with the most nominees, the awards ceremony is planned to take place in London on October 26, 2026.
Ballon d'Or Nominees Confirmed
The names who will compete to be the footballer of the year in the Ballon d'Or, the most prestigious award in the football world, have been officially announced and the excitement has begun.
Top Club Paris Saint-Germain
Paris Saint-Germain, which won the Champions League championship last season, achieved the title of the team sending the most nominees to the list.
Stars on the Nominee List
World-renowned names such as Ousmane Dembele, Jude Bellingham, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, Rodri, and Vinicius Jr are included in the announced candidate squad.
Date and Location Details
The Golden Ball awards ceremony is expected to be held for the first time in the organization's history in London, the capital of England, on October 26, 2026.
Other Awards Will Find Their Owners
While the Golden Ball will find its owner at the ceremony, the Yashin, Kopa, best manager, and best club awards will also be presented to their owners.