Golden Ball: The nominees for the best men’s and women’s teams

08.09.2026

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Golden Ball: The nominees for the best men’s and women’s teams

The 5+5 top contenders in men's and women's teams

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The five nominated teams in the men's and women's categories for the Team of the Year award have been announced, at the Golden Ball Awards ceremony to be held on October 26 in London.

The nominees for the Men’s Team of the Year award are Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Bodø/Glimt, Flamengo, and Paris Saint-Germain, while Barcelona’s absence is causing a stir.

On the women’s side, Barcelona, Bayern, Manchester City, Club América, and Lyon are vying for the corresponding award.

Here’s our first recap!

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