Paris Saint-Germain have been crowned the world’s best men’s club at the 2026 Ballon d’Or awards ceremony.
Presented by France Football magazine, at the London Palladium theatre on Monday evening, the Parisians won the award ahead of Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Bodø/Glimt and Flamengo who all made the final shortlist.
Ousmane Dembele, last year’s Ballon d’Or winner, collected the best club award on behalf of the French side. It was further proof of the status PSG now hold on the European and world stage.
Ousmane Dembele reacts after receiving the “2026 Ballon d’Or Men’s Club of the Year” trophy during the 2026 Ballon d’Or France Football award ceremony at the Palladium Theatre in London on October 26, 2026. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP via Getty Images)
Meanwhile, Arsenal star Bukayo Saka won the 2026 “Socrates” award.
The award was in recognition of the England winger’s humanitarian work and charitable initiatives off the pitch.
Saka teamed up with the German charitable foundation “BigShoe” to fund surgical operations for children in Nigeria, his parents’ homeland, and his support helped provide 120 operations for youngsters suffering from various health problems and illnesses, including hernias and brain tumours.
France Football magazine and the “Peace and Sport” organisation present the Socrates award as part of the Ballon d’Or ceremony.
The 2025 edition of the award went to “Xana” foundation linked to Spanish coach Luis Enrique and his family, which supports children suffering from serious illnesses and stands by their families.
