The nominees for the 2026 Ballon d'Or have been announced, with World Cup hero Ferran Torres making the cut.

At the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, Ferran Torres came off the bench for Spain, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist. In the Round of 16 against Portugal, Ferran's through ball set up Merino's winning goal. In the final against Argentina in the 106th minute, Ferran scored the historic winning goal, helping Spain claim their second World Cup title.

During the Ballon d'Or evaluation period (August 3, 2025 to July 19, 2026), Ferran Torres made 16 appearances for Spain, scoring 4 goals and providing 4 assists.

At Barcelona, Ferran Torres scored 21 goals and provided 3 assists in 49 matches, helping Barcelona win La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup.

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