France Football magazine revealed the 30 players nominated for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, the main individual award in world football. The award ceremony takes place on October 26 in London, England. The complete list of candidates was published on Tuesday and brings together athletes who stood out over a specific evaluation period.
Brazilians Gabriel Magalhães from Arsenal, Marquinhos from PSG, and Vini Jr. from Real Madrid are among the 30 names selected for the world's best player award. The three players represent European clubs of great prominence in the international football scene.
The evaluation period for the 2026 Ballon d'Or runs from August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026. During this interval, players are evaluated based on their performances in various competitions, including the Champions League, European national leagues, and the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
