An expert panel of coaches, journalists and former professional players has selected the top five nominees for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2026 award, following an incredible 12 months for women's football globally. The public vote is now open to decide the winner.
More Than The Score host Maz Farookhi is joined by African football journalist Onyinyechi Obaroh and Spanish football reporter Chantal Reyes in a 17-minute BBC World Service episode (10 Nov 2026) to discuss the five candidates and explain how listeners can cast their votes. The podcast covers stories across global sport, from Formula One to netball, featuring interviews with elite athletes and behind-the-scenes experts.
Fans can participate by emailing morethanthescore@bbc.co.uk or via WhatsApp on 0044 800 032 0470. Full details and the privacy notice are available at www.bbcworldservice.com/morethanthescore. The episode is available on BBC Sounds for over a year.
Source: BBC Sport Football · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing