Ballon d’Or: how many players from the French team will be at the ceremony

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By: Manu Tournoux

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At least five French players are expected at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony in London, but the total number of French players present has not been confirmed. Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé have announced their presence, while Michael Olise, Dayot Upamecano and William Saliba are among the other French internationals named.

The president of the FFF, Philippe Diallo, will also be present, unlike Zinédine Zidane, who will not make the trip. To see if other French internationals will also be there to support some of their teammates.

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.