2026 Ballon d'Or Nominees Announced for Players, Clubs, Coaches, and Goalkeepers
The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony will be held in London on October 26, recognizing football performances from August 2025 to July 2026, including the FIFA World Cup in North America. Nominees include Harry Kane as a leading contender for the men's award. Clubs nominated for Men's Club of the Year include Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Flamengo, and Bodo Glimt. The Coach of the Year nominees feature mainly Spanish coaches, with Luis de la Fuente, Mikel Arteta, and Luis Enrique among them. Goalkeepers nominated for the Yashin Trophy include World Cup winners Unai Simón and David Raya.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 8 Sept, 11:55 am. Other outlets followed.