Results for the 2026 Ballon d'Or are being released as the vote to crown the world's best player gets underway.

PSG forward Ousmane Dembele captured the award last season after playing a key role in his club's 2024/25 achievements.

The French star helped PSG secure their most successful campaign, winning a 13th league title, the Coupe de France and the club's inaugural Champions League trophy.

PSG then defended the Champions League crown by defeating Premier League champions Arsenal on penalties in May.

Despite retaining the trophy, Dembele endured an injury-plagued and uneven season.

This situation has paved the way for teen prodigy Lamine Yamal to claim the Ballon d'Or after assisting Spain to a World Cup win and achieving a La Liga title with Barcelona.

Harry Kane could also become the first English winner since Michael Owen in 2001 after posting a record-breaking Bundesliga season for Bayern Munich.

Ballon d'Or 2026 full results

SunSport provides the complete order for the 2026 Ballon d'Or:

  • 30. William Saliba (Arsenal, France)
  • 29. Sadio Mane (Al-Nassr, Senegal)
  • 28. Julian Quinones (Al-Qadsiah, Mexico)
  • 27. Bruno Fernandes (Man Utd, Portugal)
  • 26. Dayot Upamecano (Bayern, France)
  • 25. Marquinhos (PSG, Brazil)
  • 24. Luis Diaz (Bayern, Colombia)
  • 23. Nuno Mendes (PSG, Portugal)
  • 22. Lautaro Martinez (Inter, Argentina)
  • 21. Gabriel (Arsenal, Brazil)
  • 20. Willian Pacho (PSG, Ecuador)
  • 19. Joao Neves (PSG, Portugal)
  • 18. Marc Cucurella (Real Madrid, Spain)
  • 17. Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid, Brazil)
  • 16. Ferran Torres (PSG, Spain)

SunSport will bring you updates as soon as every player is announced throughout the night.

Who has won the most Ballon d'Or awards?

Multiple-time winners are listed below:

  • Lionel Messi - 8: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021, 2023
  • Cristiano Ronaldo - 5: 2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017
  • Michel Platini - 3: 1983, 1984, 1985
  • Johan Cruyff - 3: 1971, 1971, 1974
  • Marco van Basten - 3: 1988, 1989, 1992
  • Franz Beckenbauer - 2: 1972, 1976
  • Ronaldo - 2: 1997, 2002
  • Alfredo Di Stefano - 2: 1957, 1959
  • Kevin Keegan - 2: 1978, 1979
  • Karl-Heinz Rummenigge - 2: 1980, 1981