The French magazine "France Football" is preparing to announce the nominees for the 70th edition of the Ballon d'Or award next Tuesday.
The Ballon d'Or ceremony is scheduled to take place on Monday, October 26, in London, where the names of 30 players nominated for the award will be revealed.
The magazine will also announce 10 nominees each for the Best Young Player, Best Goalkeeper, and Best Striker awards, while revealing 5 nominees for the Best Club and Best Coach categories.
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The global network "Touchline" confirmed that determining this year's Ballon d'Or winner will rely heavily on the criterion of impact in major matches, which will be one of the decisive factors.
The Spanish national team won the 2026 World Cup title, while Paris Saint-Germain ended last season retaining the UEFA Champions League title under the leadership of Luis Enrique.
It is worth noting that Ousmane Dembélé, the Paris Saint-Germain star, was the last recipient of the Ballon d'Or in 2025 following his exceptional performance and leading his team to the UEFA Champions League title.
