The winner of the 2026 Ballon d’Or will be announced on Monday, October 26, during the awards ceremony at the London Palladium in London, England. The 70th edition of football’s prestigious individual awards features leading names such as Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi among the men’s nominees, while Alexia Putellas and other international stars are competing for the women’s prize.
The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. GMT (4 p.m. ET). This page brings together the official nominees, the winners and the final results across the main award categories. The results will be updated as the organizers announce them during the ceremony.
Winner: To be announced.
The 2026 Men’s Ballon d’Or winner will be revealed during the ceremony in London. The 30-player shortlist includes former winners Lionel Messi, Ousmane Dembélé and Rodri, alongside contenders such as Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal.
| Nominee | Country | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Jude Bellingham | England | Real Madrid |
| Pau CubarsĂ | Spain | Barcelona |
| Marc Cucurella | Spain | Chelsea/Real Madrid |
| Ousmane Dembélé | France | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Luis DĂaz | Colombia | Bayern Munich |
| Bruno Fernandes | Portugal | Manchester United |
| Gabriel | Brazil | Arsenal |
| Erling Haaland | Norway | Manchester City |
| Achraf Hakimi | Morocco | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Harry Kane | England | Bayern Munich |
| Khvicha Kvaratskhelia | Georgia | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Lamine Yamal | Spain | Barcelona |
| Sadio Mané | Senegal | Al-Nassr |
| Marquinhos | Brazil | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Lautaro MartĂnez | Argentina | Inter Milan |
| Kylian Mbappé | France | Real Madrid |
| Nuno Mendes | Portugal | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Lionel Messi | Argentina | Inter Miami |
| JoĂŁo Neves | Portugal | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Michael Olise | France | Bayern Munich |
| Willian Pacho | Ecuador | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Julián Quiñones | Mexico | Al-Qadsiah |
| Declan Rice | England | Arsenal |
| Rodri | Spain | Manchester City/Barcelona |
| Fabián Ruiz | Spain | Paris Saint-Germain |
| William Saliba | France | Arsenal |
| Ferran Torres | Spain | Barcelona/Paris Saint-Germain |
| Dayot Upamecano | France | Bayern Munich |
| VinĂcius JĂşnior | Brazil | Real Madrid |
| Vitinha | Portugal | Paris Saint-Germain |
The official ranking will be added after the results are announced.
| Position | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | To be announced | To be announced |
| 2nd | To be announced | To be announced |
| 3rd | To be announced | To be announced |
Winner: Alexia Putellas.
The Women’s Ballon d’Or will also be awarded at the London ceremony. Alexia Putellas, a two-time winner in 2021 and 2022, is among the nominees seeking the individual honor.
| Nominee | Country | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Selma Bacha | France | OL Lyonnes |
| Barbra Banda | Zambia | Orlando Pride |
| Klara BĂĽhl | Germany | Bayern Munich |
| Esmee Brugts | Netherlands | Barcelona |
| Mariona Caldentey | Spain | Arsenal |
| Scarlett Camberos | Mexico | Club América |
| Kerstin Casparij | Netherlands | Manchester City |
| Temwa Chawinga | Malawi | Kansas City Current |
| Cata Coll | Spain | Barcelona |
| Melchie Dumornay | Haiti | OL Lyonnes |
| Caroline Graham Hansen | Norway | Barcelona |
| Alex Greenwood | England | Manchester City |
| Patri Guijarro | Spain | Barcelona |
| Pernille Harder | Denmark | Bayern Munich |
| Yui Hasegawa | Japan | Manchester City |
| Rose Lavelle | United States | Gotham FC |
| Mapi LeĂłn | Spain | Barcelona/London City Lionesses |
| Lorena | Brazil | Kansas City Current |
| Melvine Malard | France | Manchester United/Chelsea |
| Manaka Matsukubo | Japan | North Carolina Courage/Chelsea |
| Vivianne Miedema | Netherlands | Manchester City |
| Ewa Pajor | Poland | Barcelona |
| ClĂ udia Pina | Spain | Barcelona |
| Alexia Putellas | Spain | Barcelona/London City Lionesses |
| Wendie Renard | France | OL Lyonnes |
| Alessia Russo | England | Arsenal |
| Khadija Shaw | Jamaica | Manchester City |
| Momoko Tanikawa | Japan | Bayern Munich |
| Caroline Weir | Scotland | Real Madrid/OL Lyonnes |
| Tessa Wullaert | Belgium | Inter/Como |
| Position | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Alexia Putellas | Barcelona/London City Lionesses |
| 2nd | To be announced | To be announced |
| 3rd | To be announced | To be announced |
The Kopa Trophy recognizes outstanding young talent in men’s and women’s football. The 2026 nominees include established young stars and emerging players from clubs across Europe.
| Nominee | Country | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Kerim Alajbegović | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Salzburg/Juventus |
| Ayyoub Bouaddi | Morocco | Lille/Manchester City |
| Pau CubarsĂ | Spain | Barcelona |
| Yan Diomandé | Côte d’Ivoire | Leipzig/Real Madrid |
| Lennart Karl | Germany | Bayern Munich |
| Éli Junior Kroupi | France | Bournemouth |
| Lamine Yamal | Spain | Barcelona |
| Johan Manzambi | Switzerland | Freiburg/Aston Villa |
| Ibrahim Maza | Algeria | Bayer Leverkusen |
| Warren ZaĂŻre-Emery | France | Paris Saint-Germain |
2026 Kopa Trophy winners: Lamine Yamal.
| Nominee | Country | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Veerle Buurman | Netherlands | Chelsea |
| Vicky LĂłpez | Spain | Barcelona |
| Felicia Schröder | Sweden | Häcken/Real Madrid |
| Clara Serrajordi | Spain | Barcelona |
| Lily Yohannes | United States | OL Lyonnes |
2026 Kopa Trophy winners: Vicky LĂłpez.
The goalkeeper awards recognize the leading performers between the posts in men’s and women’s football.
| Nominee | Country | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Yassine Bounou | Morocco | Al-Hilal |
| Thibaut Courtois | Belgium | Real Madrid |
| Joan GarcĂa | Spain | Barcelona |
| Gregor Kobel | Switzerland | Borussia Dortmund |
| Emiliano MartĂnez | Argentina | Aston Villa/Chelsea |
| Édouard Mendy | Senegal | Al-Ahli |
| David Raya | Spain | Arsenal |
| Matvei Safonov | Russia | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Unai SimĂłn | Spain | Athletic Club |
| Vozinha | Cape Verde | Chaves/Colo-Colo |
2026 Goalkeeper of the Year winner: Una SimĂłn.
| Nominee | Country | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Ann-Katrin Berger | Germany | Gotham FC |
| Cata Coll | Spain | Barcelona |
| Hannah Hampton | England | Chelsea |
| Lorena | Brazil | Kansas City Current |
| Ayaka Yamashita | Japan | Manchester City |
2026 Goalkeeper of the Year winner: Cata Coll.
The coaching awards recognize achievement in men’s and women’s football.
| Nominee | Country | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Mikel Arteta | Spain | Arsenal |
| Luis de la Fuente | Spain | Spain national team |
| Unai Emery | Spain | Aston Villa |
| Vincent Kompany | Belgium | Bayern Munich |
| Luis Enrique | Spain | Paris Saint-Germain |
2026 Coach of the Year winners: Luis de la Fuente
| Nominee | Country | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Jonatan Giráldez | Spain | OL Lyonnes |
| Andrée Jeglertz | Sweden | Manchester City |
| Nils Nielsen | Denmark | Japan national team |
| Pere Romeu | Spain | Barcelona |
| Elena Sadiku | Sweden | Celtic/Häcken |
2026 Coach of the Year winners: Pere Romeu.
The club awards recognize teams for their performances during the eligibility period.
| Nominee | Country |
|---|---|
| Arsenal | England |
| Bayern Munich | Germany |
| Bodø/Glimt | Norway |
| Flamengo | Brazil |
| Paris Saint-Germain | France |
2026 Club of the Year winners: PSG..
| Nominee | Country |
|---|---|
| Barcelona | Spain |
| Bayern Munich | Germany |
| Club América | Mexico |
| Manchester City | England |
| OL Lyonnes | France |
2026 Club of the Year winners: Barcelona.
The ceremony features several additional honors. The table below will be updated as each winner is confirmed by the organizers.
| Award Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Men’s Ballon d’Or | To be announced |
| Women’s Ballon d’Or | Alexia Putellas |
| Men’s Young Talent of the Year | Lamine Yamal |
| Women’s Young Talent of the Year | Vicky López |
| Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year | Una Simón |
| Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year | Cata Coll |
| Men’s Coach of the Year | Luis de la Fuente |
| Women’s Coach of the Year | Pere Romeu |
| Men’s Club of the Year | Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) |
| Women’s Club of the Year | Barcelona |
| Men’s Striker of the Year | Harry Kane |
| Women’s Striker of the Year | Charlyn Corral |
| SĂłcrates Award | Bukayo Saka |
The 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony is scheduled for Monday, October 26, at the London Palladium in London. The event begins at 8 p.m. GMT, or 4 p.m. Eastern Time in the United States. Winners will be announced during the ceremony.
The official Ballon d’Or website and UEFA’s coverage will publish confirmed winners and rankings. This article will be updated as the results become available, with the final winners added to the tables above.
The 30 nominees include Harry Kane, Kylian MbappĂ©, Lamine Yamal, Lionel Messi, Ousmane DembĂ©lĂ©, Rodri, Erling Haaland, VinĂcius JĂşnior and other leading players.
The 30 nominees include Alexia Putellas, ClĂ udia Pina, Patri Guijarro, Mariona Caldentey, Cata Coll, Ewa Pajor, Alessia Russo and other leading players.
The winners will be announced at the ceremony on Monday, October 26, 2026. Until the official results are released, no nominee should be presented as the confirmed winner.
The ceremony will take place at the London Palladium in London, England, marking the first time the awards have been held in the British capital.
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