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BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2026 Voting Open

  • Voting is open for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2026.
  • Five players are on the shortlist: Temwa Chawinga, Ewa Pajor, Alexia Putellas, Alessia Russo, and Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw.
  • Fans worldwide can vote until Wednesday, 18 November at 09:00 GMT.
  • The winner will be announced as part of the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year.
  • This marks the first time the winner will be announced during the BBC Sports Personality of the Year.
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