2026 Ballon d’Or Power Rankings: Rodri Leads as Messi Makes Top Five
The official 30-man shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d’Or is expected on September 8, following the European season and the FIFA World Cup in North America. Rodri is ranked as the leading contender after anchoring Spain’s World Cup-winning midfield and claiming the tournament’s Golden Ball. Harry Kane follows after a prolific season for Bayern Munich and England. Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi complete the top five. Messi’s World Cup form has kept him in the conversation despite playing most of his club football in Major League Soccer.
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