The nominees for the 2026 Ballon d'Or are being announced today as the countdown continues to next month's ceremony. 30 players will be on each shortlist for the men's and women's awards before voting commences to decide the world's best players.

There are some familiar faces—and a few surprise contenders—in the race to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or.

The shortlist for the Ballon d’Or has been announced, along with the reveal of other top honors of additional awards.

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has said he wants to see Harry Kane win the 2026 Ballon d’Or.Rice has been named on the 30-player shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, which will be announced in a

There was only room for 30 players on the Ballon d’Or shortlist.

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The men at the helm of some of the best, most successful teams in the world will compete for a prestigious prize.

Cincinnati native Rose Lavelle has been nominated for the top individual honor in world soccer. Thursday, Lavelle was unveiled as one of 30 finalists for this year's Women's Ballon d'Or, an award presented by French magazine "France Football" that is recognized globally as the top honor for a soccer player or team.

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Declan Rice reflected on his second consecutive Ballon d'Or nomination and why he's backing Harry Kane to win.