Dembélé, Kane and Mbappé headline shortlist for Ballon d’Or, Putellas leads women’s contenders
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France Football magazine has officially released the shortlist for the 2026 men’s and women’s Ballon d’Or awards. The ceremony is scheduled to take place on October 26 in London, where the winners will be honored for their performances in the sport.
The men’s field features a competitive lineup including Ousmane Dembélé, Harry Kane, and Kylian Mbappé, with additional reports identifying Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal as key contenders. In the women’s category, Alexia Putellas has been highlighted as a leading candidate as the competition enters a period of shifting dynamics.
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