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Ballon d'Or 2026: see the nominees and when the award ceremony will take place

Portal O Dia8 September 2026 at 12:46

The Ballon d'Or 2026 nominees have been revealed, and the award ceremony is scheduled to take place soon. The event is considered one of the most important awards in world football, recognizing the best players, female players and clubs of the season.

Flamengo is competing for the Club of the Year award, going up against Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Bodo/Glimt and PSG. This is a significant edition for Brazilian football, which seeks recognition among the great European clubs in the competition.

On an individual level, Brazil is represented by Gabriel Magalhães, Marquinhos and Lorena in different categories. The Brazilian players seek to stand out among the best in the world at the award ceremony organized by France Football.

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