2026 Ballon d'Or: Hakimi's projected ranking could spark debate in Morocco

Achraf Hakimi, who finished sixth in the 2025 Ballon d’Or, will learn his 2026 ranking at the ceremony in London. His first nomination in 2025 made him the highest-ranked Moroccan player in the award’s history, after he scored in PSG’s Champions League final victory over Inter. His 2026 season includes 49 matches, 4 goals and 17 assists, along with titles in the Champions League, Ligue 1 and the UEFA Super Cup; the status of the Africa Cup of Nations award remains before the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Pre-ceremony projections point to a fall from his sixth-place finish.