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