Kane, Olise, Díaz make 2026 Ballon d'Or shortlist

Three Bayern stars are in the running for football's top individual prize.

What happened. Harry Kane, Michael Olise, and Luis Díaz were named on the 30-player shortlist for the 2026 Men's Ballon d'Or, with the winner to be announced in London on 26 October.

• A Bundesliga player hasn't won since Matthias Sammer in 1996.
• Bayern received nine nominations across 12 categories.
• Vincent Kompany is up for Men's Coach of the Year.

A jury of 100 journalists will vote before the ceremony in October.

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