Temwa Chawinga

Ballon d’Or 2026: Kane, Yamal, Messi and Mbappé Among Top 10 Finalists as Chawinga Makes Women’s List

The 2026 Ballon d’Or race has been narrowed down to 10 finalists in both the men’s and women’s categories, with Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé leading a star-studded men’s shortlist, while Temwa Chawinga represents Malawi among the women’s finalists.

NewsVaultHQ26 Oct 20265 min read

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Ballon d’Or 2026: Kane, Yamal, Messi and Mbappé Among Top 10 Finalists as Chawinga Makes Women’s List

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