The Barcelona midfielder has won each of the last three prizes - but the 2026 accolade will go to someone else at Monday's ceremony in London after Bonmati's injury-hit campaign
Spain have strengthened their position at the summit of the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking after a successful double-header against the United States. Meanwhile, Malawi have recorded an unprecedented surge up the standings following their historic continental run, and Denmark have secured a highly anticipated return to the top 10 for the first time in 16 years.
Teams have been busy booking their spots and preparing for the summer's tournament in Brazil - but who are the most likely contenders to claim the trophy?
GOAL tracks all the qualification campaigns for the 2027 Women's World Cup, breaking down which teams have qualified and which nations could soon join them