LIVE UPDATES [FULL LIST]: 2026 Ballon d’Or nominees
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- Organizers announced the shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, which will recognize achievements during the 2025/26 football season.
- The nominees were announced on the award body’s X account, with men’s and women’s striker categories among those listed.
The shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d’Or has been announced, marking the award’s 70th year of recognizing outstanding achievements in football.
The nominees cover the 2025/26 season and include candidates in both men’s and women’s striker categories. The award body published the announcement on its X account on Tuesday.
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