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.
Who Won the 2026 Men’s Ballon d’Or?
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.
2026 Men’s Ballon d’Or Nominees: Full List
| Nominee | Country | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Jude Bellingham | England | Real Madrid |
| Pau Cubarsí | Spain | Barcelona |
| Marc Cucurella | Spain | Chelsea/Real Madrid |
| Ousmane Dembélé | France | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Luis Díaz | 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 Martínez | Argentina | Inter Milan |
| Kylian Mbappé | France | Real Madrid |
| Nuno Mendes | Portugal | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Lionel Messi | Argentina | Inter Miami |
| João 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 |
| Vinícius Júnior | Brazil | Real Madrid |
| Vitinha | Portugal | Paris Saint-Germain |
2026 Men’s Ballon d’Or Final Rankings
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 |
Who Won the 2026 Women’s Ballon d’Or?
Winner: To be announced.
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.
2026 Women’s Ballon d’Or Nominees: Full List
| Nominee | Country | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Selma Bacha | France | OL Lyonnes |
| Barbra Banda | Zambia | Orlando Pride |
| Klara Bühl | 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 León | 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 |
| Clàudia 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 |
2026 Women’s Ballon d’Or Final Rankings
| Position | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | To be announced | To be announced |
| 2nd | To be announced | To be announced |
| 3rd | To be announced | To be announced |
Who Are the 2026 Kopa Trophy Nominees?
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.
Men’s Young Talent of the Year Nominees
| Nominee | Country | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Kerim Alajbegović | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Salzburg/Juventus |
| Ayyoub Bouaddi | Morocco | Lille/Manchester City |
| Pau Cubarsí | 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 Zaïre-Emery | France | Paris Saint-Germain |
Women’s Young Talent of the Year Nominees
| Nominee | Country | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Veerle Buurman | Netherlands | Chelsea |
| Vicky López | Spain | Barcelona |
| Felicia Schröder | Sweden | Häcken/Real Madrid |
| Clara Serrajordi | Spain | Barcelona |
| Lily Yohannes | United States | OL Lyonnes |
2026 Kopa Trophy winners: To be announced.
Who Are the 2026 Goalkeeper of the Year Nominees?
The goalkeeper awards recognize the leading performers between the posts in men’s and women’s football.
Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year Nominees
| Nominee | Country | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Yassine Bounou | Morocco | Al-Hilal |
| Thibaut Courtois | Belgium | Real Madrid |
| Joan García | Spain | Barcelona |
| Gregor Kobel | Switzerland | Borussia Dortmund |
| Emiliano Martínez | Argentina | Aston Villa/Chelsea |
| Édouard Mendy | Senegal | Al-Ahli |
| David Raya | Spain | Arsenal |
| Matvei Safonov | Russia | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Unai Simón | Spain | Athletic Club |
| Vozinha | Cape Verde | Chaves/Colo-Colo |
Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year Nominees
| 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 winners: To be announced.
Who Are the 2026 Coach of the Year Nominees?
The coaching awards recognize achievement in men’s and women’s football.
Men’s Coach of the Year Nominees
| 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 |
Women’s Coach of the Year Nominees
| 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: To be announced.
Who Are the 2026 Club of the Year Nominees?
The club awards recognize teams for their performances during the eligibility period.
Men’s Club of the Year Nominees
| Nominee | Country |
|---|---|
| Arsenal | England |
| Bayern Munich | Germany |
| Bodø/Glimt | Norway |
| Flamengo | Brazil |
| Paris Saint-Germain | France |
Women’s Club of the Year Nominees
| Nominee | Country |
|---|---|
| Barcelona | Spain |
| Bayern Munich | Germany |
| Club América | Mexico |
| Manchester City | England |
| OL Lyonnes | France |
2026 Club of the Year winners: To be announced.
2026 Ballon d’Or Awards: All Winners
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 | To be announced |
| Men’s Young Talent of the Year | To be announced |
| Women’s Young Talent of the Year | To be announced |
| Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year | To be announced |
| Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year | To be announced |
| Men’s Coach of the Year | To be announced |
| Women’s Coach of the Year | To be announced |
| Men’s Club of the Year | To be announced |
| Women’s Club of the Year | To be announced |
| Men’s Striker of the Year | To be announced |
| Women’s Striker of the Year | To be announced |
| Sócrates Award | To be announced |
When Will the 2026 Ballon d’Or Winners Be Announced?
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.
Where Can You Find the Official 2026 Ballon d’Or Results?
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.
FAQ
Who is nominated for the 2026 Men’s Ballon d’Or?
The 30 nominees include Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal, Lionel Messi, Ousmane Dembélé, Rodri, Erling Haaland, Vinícius Júnior and other leading players.
Who is nominated for the 2026 Women’s Ballon d’Or?
The 30 nominees include Alexia Putellas, Clàudia Pina, Patri Guijarro, Mariona Caldentey, Cata Coll, Ewa Pajor, Alessia Russo and other leading players.
Has the 2026 Ballon d’Or winner been announced?
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.
Where will the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony take place?
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.
