Ballon d’Or 2026 Shortlist Revealed: Kane, Yamal, Mbappé, Haaland and Messi Headline a Historic Race
Football’s biggest individual prize has entered a fascinating new race, with Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, Lionel Messi and defending winner Ousmane Dembélé among the leading names on the 2026 Ballon d’Or shortlist.