The 2026 Ballon d'Or nominees were revealed on Tuesday. Organizers released the full lists on Sept. 8, 2026. The men's shortlist holds 30 players. Harry Kane is among them. Kylian Mbappé is there. Jude Bellingham got named. Declan Rice is included. Michael Olise was named. Luis Díaz is on it. Dayot Upamecano got named. Lionel Messi is as well.
Kane heads the nominees thanks to solid play with Bayern Munich. The women's shortlist includes Alexia Putellas. Bunny Shaw appears. Alessia Russo is named as well.