Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe lead 2026 Ballon d'Or nominees with most nominations

Lionel Messi earns his 17th Ballon d’Or nomination, moving within one of Cristiano Ronaldo’s record 18, as Mbappé and Kane lead the 2026 challengers in London.

Lionel Messi earns his 17th Ballon d’Or nomination, moving within one of Cristiano Ronaldo’s record 18, as Mbappé and Kane lead the 2026 challengers in London.

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