The nominations for the 2026 Ballon d'Or have been confirmed, with Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe among the headline names on the 30-man shortlist.
30-Men shortlist:
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 München)
Bruno Fernandes (Portugal, Manchester United)
Gabriel (Brazil, Arsenal)
Erling Haaland (Norway, Manchester City)
Achraf Hakimi (Morocco, Paris Saint-Germain)
Harry Kane (England, Bayern München)
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Georgia, Paris Saint-Germain)
Lamine Yamal (Spain, Barcelona)
Sadio Mané (Senegal, Al-Nassr)
Marquinhos (Brazil, Paris Saint-Germain)
Lautaro Martínez (Argentina, Inter)
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 München)
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)
Vinícius Júnior (Brazil, Real Madrid)
Vitinha (Portugal, Paris Saint-Germain)
FatherEmma
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People can be so MAD! Because your favourite player did not make the list, you come to comment section and be embarrassing yourself and showing stupidity by asking questions about MESSI's name being in the list. That shows the PULL HIM DOWN mentality of CR7 FANS. Instead of you to be asking why your Man's name is nowhere to be find, you are here fighting someone who doesn't even know of your existence.
ALEXANDERSALEKXZ10
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KYLIAN MBAPPE, he deserves the Ballon d'Or, remember,Messi and Ronaldo once won the Ballon d'Or without winning a single trophy
only your Ronaldo not Messi
vodceiky
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KYLIAN MBAPPE, he deserves the Ballon d'Or, remember,Messi and Ronaldo once won the Ballon d'Or without winning a single trophy
Danke1
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Does it means that all this players are better than CR7 presently? Hmmmm This body is corrupt!!!!
You still watch cr7? come on this is 2026 you still stuck in the past wake up
mmajee
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Messi is not fit to be listed on top 30 Balon dor. Why include 'jelly legged' Messi? Which football has he played to deserve a slot on the list? It is the same as including 'dried bones' Ronaldo
best on the list
mmajee
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why is messi there?
he is to win this year award
mmajee
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What is Messi doing here for god sake , this criminality is too much
I don't think you can see good things again, especially on football,kosi danu!
Wukbeknsyz
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What’s that fucking Messi doing there 🤨
natiksuyz
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Does it means that all this players are better than CR7 presently? Hmmmm This body is corrupt!!!!
Yatacimrty
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mbappe all the way
Hokbcekos
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mbappe all the way
Vuhaklmost
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Messi is not fit to be listed on top 30 Balon dor. Why include 'jelly legged' Messi? Which football has he played to deserve a slot on the list? It is the same as including 'dried bones' Ronaldo
If not for the losers game at World Cup (3 and 4 position) Messi would have been the best scorer and MVP. At 39 he’s still better than anyone on the list.
medabinors
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mbape deserves this year's ballon d'or
Rahabcopy
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Bruno deserves it 😌👀
what Bruno 😅😄🤣
Fatdeilmsu
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YAMAL LAMINE BY FORCE 🐐
Rizilmrt
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kila,mbepe
Wosbcdkpyz
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no David raya in 30 Man list?
leeeilpsty
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Messi all the way
didbdmpruy
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dembele deserve it 💯
negro_pop
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If not because politics have taken over football; I don’t see anyone except Messi
Lion-El-MessiBarca
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I am still scrolling down in the hope i can see CR7 from the list but unfortunately the last name was Vitinha
ChelseaFan321
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Fabian deserves it
Lion-El-MessiBarca
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Awaiting Madrid to boycott the event when they learn that Botox Vini is not a winner.
tumbcimsty
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,, it's
bikaimnpu
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Mbappe please
siebiklr
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You're really a big fool. How is 3 goals in 4 world cup games a flop?
He flopped and we watched it! 2goals against Uzbekistan. You can’t really be serious🤣🤣
siebiklr
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What is Messi doing here for god sake , this criminality is too much
Oh now I read it better. You are among the senseless cult that sees greatness and call it ordinary. Not to worry, the mediocrity will reflect in your life as I’m sure it’s the case already.
siebiklr
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What is Messi doing here for god sake , this criminality is too much
Hey! He was arguably the best player in the WC at 39! Ever seen anyone perform at that level at 39 ever in the WC? Don’t be silly pls🤦🏿♂️
Puzabimnz
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messi will win again
siebiklr
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Bruno deserves it 😌👀
Taaaa!
futiklmopz
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after Mosalah gonne no Liverpool player and balon D'or nominated why me🤦
Dezbelru
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Bruno deserves it 😌👀
Pobbeips
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Sadio Mane deserves it
sasabdnps
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cr7
Hicbdinsty
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What is Messi doing here for god sake , this criminality is too much
NanbalRaphael
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no one mentioned him o. that's how r7 fans always be bringing themselves into conversation. now who is losing sleep? you fans
I wonder too oh
omochris
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You can make your own list and add him. Ballon dor don't entertain world cup flops. World Cup Flopnaldo they say, well said!
You're really a big fool. How is 3 goals in 4 world cup games a flop?
Yiuadekrst
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The all thing here is to let Messi have it . it is a mind game
Huhciklrsz
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mbappe please
caclnoptuz
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Osmane Dembele is the winner.....
Truthishere
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Wtf is Messi doing there? Ain't you ashamed
Go and take him out. F00L!
leoadkmnru
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Oliseerrr?!!!!!
Truthishere
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If they are not biased, how come a 41 year old player with 39 goals contribution(35 goals, 4 assists) and 1 trophy in just 41 games, didn't make the list?
You can make your own list and add him. Ballon dor don't entertain world cup flops. World Cup Flopnaldo they say, well said!
sawabinz
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why is messi there?
😂😂😂 I'm surprised you don't ask why Ronaldo is not there cos I bet you'll argue he has to be there but instead you had to talk about messi 😂 . majority of soccer will NEVER accept ronaldo as great and that's sth you have to live with and stop talking cos that's how it'll be let the world start over 10 times. omo focus on your goat
sawabinz
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They think that by discrediting Cristiano Ronaldo, he will lose some sleep? NEVER.
no one mentioned him o. that's how r7 fans always be bringing themselves into conversation. now who is losing sleep? you fans
Tuyacnruz
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me I go for Pau cubasi he has a very good season
retcistz
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really why should a player be selected for just world cup performance alone when you have players who perform in the top five league and the champions league and also perform with excellence in the world cup if one of these doesn't win the Ballon d Orr then it will be the greatest injustice in the history of football..
zezdeilnpr
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Bruno
Daueintuyz
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yamal all the way
peydiklnpz
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Messi is not fit to be listed on top 30 Balon dor. Why include 'jelly legged' Messi? Which football has he played to deserve a slot on the list? It is the same as including 'dried bones' Ronaldo
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