Ballon d'Or 2026: Mbappé and Messi nominated, Bonmatí missing

Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, and Ousmane Dembélé are among the 30 nominees for the 2026 Ballon d'Or.

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The ceremony takes place on October 26, but Aitana Bonmatí is missing from the women's shortlist.

Sadio Mané and Achraf Hakimi represent Africa among the contenders.

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