Ballon d Or 2026 World Cup: criteria and voting process explained
FIFA’s Technical Study Group assesses candidates for the 2026 World Cup Ballon d’Or by weighing influence, leadership, consistency and impact in decisive matches throughout the tournament. A shortlist is first compiled, after which specialized journalists cast their votes to determine the winner.
The runner‑up receives the Silver Ball, followed by the Bronze Ball. This approach rewards overall contribution rather than pure statistics.
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