France Football unveils Ballon d'Or shortlists on September 8
France Football will publish nominees for all 12 Ballon d'Or categories on September 8, starting seven weeks of voting before the winners are announced at a London ceremony on October 26. The men's and women's lists are expected to contain 30 names each, while smaller specialist categories will feature fewer nominees. The full-season voting period and a World Cup at the season's end have widened the pool of contenders. Leading men's candidates include Harry Kane, Rodri and young Yamal, while Barcelona players like Alexia Putellas and Claudia Pina headline the women's race.
Nominees are published on September 8 and the ceremony is October 26 in London.
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The 2025-26 season ended with a World Cup. Voting uses the full season rather than a calendar year. The nominees drop on September 8 and winners are revealed on October 26 in London.
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