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The Ballon d'Or is heading to London for the first time, with shortlists now confirmed for both the men's and women's awards on 26 October.
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Football's most glamorous individual prize is swapping the Seine for the Thames. The 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony lands at The London Palladium on 26 October - a bold departure from its traditional Parisian home, and a fitting way to celebrate 70 years of the award.
The men's shortlist reads like a who's who of elite football. Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham features prominently alongside Ousmane Dembélé of Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich hitman Harry Kane. All three have enjoyed standout campaigns for club and country.
On the women's side, OL Lyonnais' Selma Bacha leads a strong group of nominees. Notably absent? Three-time Ballon d'Or Féminin winner Aitana Bonmatí, ruled out of contention this time around due to injury. That opens the door wide.
Beyond the headline prizes, expect gongs for best club, top coaches, standout youngsters, finest goalkeeper, and humanitarian contributions - as ESPN reports.
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