Is the Ballon d'Or nomination process fair? | Looking at the 2026 Ballon d'Or nominees

With the 2026 Ballon d'Or nominees being announced, Darian Jenkins and Jen Beattie go through the list naming who they believe are the favorites to win, as well as naming players who were snubbed from the list, with the likes of Emily Fox, Alyssa Thompson, Trinity Rodman, and Lauren James all being left out

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A soccer show from CBS Sports covering the NWSL, US Women's National Team and more. Attacking Third will bring you insider analysis, commentary, preview & recaps while tackling the biggest news stories from the sport you love. Join Lisa Carlin, Darian Jenkins, Kelley O'Hara, Jen Beattie, Ali Riley as they welcome a rotating cast of guests from former and current players for interviews and analysis.