Ballon d'Or 2026 nominees to be announced September 8

France Football has announced that the official list of nominees for the 2026 Ballon d'Or will be revealed on Tuesday, September 8. This edition marks the 70th anniversary of the prestigious award. The announcement will include candidates for various categories, including the men's and women's Ballon d'Or, best young players, best goalkeeper, best coach, top scorer, and best club.

The final award ceremony is scheduled to take place on October 26 in London, England. The voting process involves an international jury of journalists representing the top 100 nations in the FIFA men's rankings and the top 50 in the women's rankings. Each juror will rank ten players from the final list of 30 nominees.

Key figures expected to be in contention include Lionel Messi, Rodri, Harry Kane, Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé, and Aitana Bonmatí. The 2026 race is expected to be heavily influenced by performances during the 2026 World Cup.