Ballon d’Or 2026 live updates: Nominees, stream, start time, awards

Follow live updates from the Ballon d’Or 2026 ceremony on October 26, 2026 including real-time updates, nominees, highlights, and memorable moments as Harry Kane, Lionel Messi, and more learn the winners.

Van Hecke talks Spurs' 'massive result' v. Chelsea

Joe Prince-Wright catches up with Tottenham defender Jan Paul van Hecke following Spurs' decisive victory against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

How to watch 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony: Stream link, start time

Ballon d’Or men’s history, favorites, news: Who will win?

Familiar names dot Coach of the Year nominees at Ballon d’Or 2026

The last two Arsenal coaches are among the five men who could win Men’s Coach of the Year.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta and Aston Villa leader Unai Emery are two of four Spanish managers on the final list.

World Cup winner Luis de la Fuente (Spain) and UEFA Champions League winner Luis Enrique (PSG) are joined by Belgian manager Vincent Kompany of Bayern Munich.

On the women’s side, Man City boss Andree Jeglertz, OL Lyonnes manager Jonatan Giraldez, BK Hacken’s Elena Sadiku, Japan’s Nils Nielsen, and Barcelona leader Pere Romeu.