Favourite Kane makes Ballon d'Or shortlist
Summary
Harry Kane, a striker for Bayern Munich and England, is among three English players nominated for the 2026 Ballon d'Or award. The 30-player shortlist also includes Lionel Messi, who is aiming to win his ninth Ballon d’Or, and Paris St-Germain players who recently won the World Cup with Spain.Key Facts
- Harry Kane is the favorite for the 2026 Ballon d'Or.
- Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) and Declan Rice (Arsenal) are the other English nominees.
- Lionel Messi, playing for Inter Miami, is nominated despite retiring from international football.
- Six players from Spain’s World Cup-winning team are on the shortlist, including Ferran Torres.
- Paris St-Germain has nine players nominated, not counting new signing Torres.
- Other notable nominees include Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr from Real Madrid, and Arsenal defenders Gabriel and William Saliba.
- The Ballon d’Or award was created in 1956 and will celebrate its 70th anniversary this year.
- The winner will be announced in London on 26 October as a tribute to Sir Stanley Matthews, the first-ever Ballon d’Or winner.
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