Ballon d’Or nominees: Full list of contenders for every award ahead of 2026 ceremony
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- Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe, Rodri and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia are among the top contenders for the men’s awardS1S2
- France Football, the organisers of the Ballon d'Or have announced the 30-man shortlist for the 2026 men's award as Paris Saint-Germain players lead the list.S3
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Ballon d’Or nominees: Full list of contenders for every award ahead of 2026 ceremony
Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe, Rodri and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia are among the top contenders for the men’s award
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Ballon d’Or nominees: Full list of contenders for every award ahead of 2026 ceremony
Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe, Rodri and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia are among the top contenders for the men’s award
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Full list of nominees as France Football announces 30-man shortlist for 2026 Ballon d'Or
France Football, the organisers of the Ballon d'Or have announced the 30-man shortlist for the 2026 men's award as Paris Saint-Germain players lead the list.
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What to know
- Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe, Rodri and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia are among the top contenders for the men’s awardS1S2
- France Football, the organisers of the Ballon d'Or have announced the 30-man shortlist for the 2026 men's award as Paris Saint-Germain players lead the list.S3
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