Mexican footballers Scarlett Camberos and Julián Quiñones nominated for Ballon d'Or

Mexican players Scarlett Camberos and Julián Quiñones have been named among the 30 nominees for the 2026 Ballon d'Or. The awards ceremony is scheduled for Monday, October 26, in London.

Scarlett Camberos, a forward for Club América, becomes the first Mexican woman to receive this nomination. Her recognition follows a successful season where she secured multiple titles, including the Liga MX Femenil and the Concacaf W Champions League. She currently ranks as the third all-time leading scorer for her club.

Julián Quiñones, playing for Al-Qadisiyah, earned his nomination following a strong performance in the Saudi Pro League and the 2026 World Cup. His coach, Brendan Rodgers, defended the selection, noting that Quiñones finished as the top scorer in his league and provided significant contributions during the World Cup.