Ballon d’Or 2026 shortlist revealed: Dembélé, Mbappé, Kane, Messi and Yamal lead star-studded race for football’s biggest prize | Football News
The race for the 2026 Ballon d’Or has officially begun, with defending champion Ousmane Dembélé, Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane, Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal among the biggest names included in the 30-player men’s shortlist announced by France Football on Tuesday.The women’s shortlist also features a host of major contenders, with two-time winner Alexia Putellas, Ewa … [Read more…]