Ballon d'Or 2026 nominees revealed, ceremony set for London

France Football unveils 30-man shortlist for football's top individual prize.

What happened. France Football revealed the 30 nominees for the 2026 men's Ballon d'Or, with the winner to be announced in London on October 26.

• Nominees include stars from Premier League, Bundesliga, La Liga.
• Voting criteria: individual performances, team achievements, fair play.
• Mirror Football published power rankings with Julian Quinones at 30.

The award ceremony will take place next month, sparking debate over the winner.

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