The 2026 Ballon d'Or shortlists are out. Here's who could win the biggest individual prizes in men's and women's soccer.

Last year’s winner Ousmane Dembélé, Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé are among the top contenders for the men’s Ballon d’Or. The 30 men’s and 30 women’s nominees were revealed by France Football ...

The Ballon d'Or, the most prestigious individual prize in football, is awarded annually by France Football magazine to the player perceived to be the best in the world. The winner ...

It will be interesting to see what kind of season Gourde can have for the Lightning in 2026-27. His solid two-way play and ...

France Football unveiled the list of 30 nominees for the Ballon d'Or. And, as usually happens, there are always missing names that inevitably draw attention.Cristiano RonaldoFor the fourth ...

As the star of the transfer market saga and a finalist in the recent World Cup, the Argentine dreamed of being among the 30. However, the nomination did not come, and La Scaloneta will have only two ...

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Harry Kane is happy to be in contention for the Ballon d’Or and says he is “extremely proud” of his stunning goalscoring campaign last season.

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