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France Football Unveils 30-Man Shortlist for 2026 Ballon d'Or
France Football announced the 30 nominees for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, with Ousmane Dembele, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi among the contenders; the winner will be crowned at an October 26 ceremony.
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France Football unveiled the 30-player shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d'Or on Tuesday, with reigning winner Ousmane Dembele joined on the list by Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane, Erling Haaland, Jude Bellingham, Rodri, Vinicius Junior, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Michael Olise, among others. Paris Saint-Germain has the largest representation of any club on the list, reflecting the French side's run to defend its UEFA Champions League title.
Lionel Messi picked up his 17th Ballon d'Or nomination, putting him one behind Cristiano Ronaldo's all-time record of 18 nominations. A separate 30-woman shortlist was announced alongside the men's list. The final rankings and the overall winner will be revealed at a ceremony in Paris on October 26.
Key facts
- France Football announced a 30-man shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d'Or
- Reigning winner Ousmane Dembele, Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane and Lionel Messi are among the nominees
- Messi received his 17th nomination, one behind Cristiano Ronaldo's record of 18
- The winner will be announced at a ceremony in Paris on October 26
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