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Overview
- The 69th edition begins at 16:00 (Brasília) at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, with live coverage on TNT and MAX.
- PSG lead the 30-man shortlist with nine nominees after a Champions League-winning season, strengthening Ousmane Dembélé's candidacy.
- Spanish reports indicate Real Madrid will again forgo an official delegation, a year after its boycott following Vinícius Júnior's defeat to Rodri.
- Ballon d'Or winners are chosen by one journalist from each of the 100 top FIFA-ranked countries based on individual performance, team achievements and fair play.
- Brazil has several contenders across categories, including Vinícius Júnior and Raphinha on the men's list and Marta and Amanda Gutierres among the women.