The Ballon d'Or 2026 ceremony brought together football's biggest names in London on Monday, October 26, as the prestigious awards celebrate outstanding performances across the 2025-26 season.
The ceremony took place at the London Palladium, marking the 70th anniversary of the Ballon d'Or, which was first awarded in 1956.
Organised by France Football in collaboration with UEFA, the event will recognise excellence across men's and women's football, from individual performances and goalkeeping to young talent, coaching and club achievements. A total of 13 awards will be presented, including the men's and women's Ballon d'Or.
Men's Ballon d'Or
The men's Ballon d'Or is the headline award of the ceremony. Thirty players have been shortlisted, with Harry Kane, Lamine
Yamal, Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi among the prominent names in contention. The final ranking will determine the winner and the positions of all 30 nominees.
Women's Ballon d'Or
The women's Ballon d'Or recognises the outstanding individual performer in women's football during the eligibility period. The winner will be selected from a 30-player shortlist featuring leading international and club stars.
Kopa Trophy: Men's and Women's Young Talent
The men's and women's Kopa Trophies honour the best young players in their respective categories. The awards recognise emerging footballers who have made a significant impact at club and international level.
Yashin Trophy: Men's and Women's Goalkeeper
The Yashin Trophies recognise the best goalkeepers in men's and women's football. Performances, consistency, decisive saves and overall contributions to their teams are central to the recognition.
Johan Cruyff Trophy: Men's and Women's Coach
The Johan Cruyff Trophies celebrate the leading coaches in men's and women's football, acknowledging their tactical influence, leadership and achievements during the season.
Men's and Women's Club of the Year
These awards recognise the outstanding clubs in men's and women's football, celebrating collective performance and success across competitions.
Gerd MÜller Trophy: Men's and Women's Striker
The Gerd MÜller Trophies recognise the leading goalscorers in men's and women's football, highlighting their contributions in front of goal.
Sócrates Award
The Sócrates Award honours a football personality for humanitarian initiatives, charitable work and contributions to social causes beyond the pitch.
Ballon d'Or 2026: Full List of Award Winners
The table below covers all 13 award categories. The winners will be added as the official announcements are confirmed.
| Award Category | Winner |
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| Men's Ballon d'Or | |
| Women's Ballon d'Or | |
| Men's Kopa Trophy | |
| Women's Kopa Trophy | |
| Men's Yashin Trophy | |
| Women's Yashin Trophy | |
| Men's Johan Cruyff Trophy | |
| Women's Johan Cruyff Trophy | |
| Men's Club of the Year | |
| Women's Club of the Year | |
| Men's Gerd MÜller Trophy | |
| Women's Gerd MÜller Trophy | |
| Sócrates Award |
Ballon d'Or 2026 Men's Rankings
Have a look at the top 30 rankings of the men's Ballon d'Or 2026 award here.
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| 11 | Jude Bellingham |
| 12 | Pau CubarsÍ |
| 13 | Achraf Hakimi |
| 14 | Vitinha |
| 15 | Declan Rice |
| 16 | Ferran Torres |
| 17 | VinÍcius Júnior |
| 18 | Marc Cucurella |
| 19 | JoÃo Neves |
| 20 | Willian Pacho |
| 21 | Gabriel MagalhÃes |
| 22 | Lautaro MartÍnez |
| 23 | Nuno Mendes |
| 24 | Luis DÍaz |
| 25 | Marquinhos |
| 26 | Dayot Upamecano |
| 27 | Bruno Fernandes |
| 28 | Julián QuiÑones |
| 29 (joint) | William Saliba |
| 29 (joint) | Sadio Mane |
