The 2026 Ballon d'Or nominees were released on Tuesday. Organizers issued the full lists on Sept. 8, 2026. The men's shortlist holds 30 players. Harry Kane is among them. Kylian Mbappé made it. Jude Bellingham was selected. Declan Rice got in. Michael Olise appears too. Luis Díaz made the cut. Dayot Upamecano features. Lionel Messi also appears.
Kane tops the nominees following strong displays with Bayern Munich. The women's shortlist includes Alexia Putellas. Bunny Shaw got listed. Alessia Russo is included too.