Weir would swap Ballon d’Or nods for World Cup

Caroline Weir reflects on her Ballon d'Or nomination while eyeing a World Cup spot with Scotland.

By Amy Canavan · BBC

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 7:34 PM

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Caroline Weir stated she would trade her Ballon d'Or nominations to qualify for the next World Cup.
The 31-year-old Lyon midfielder earned her second consecutive nomination on the 30-player shortlist.
Scotland faces Sweden in a qualifying play-off tie to secure a spot at the tournament.

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Scotland captain and Lyon midfielder Caroline Weir stated she would swap her Ballon d'Or nominations to qualify for the World Cup in Brazil. The 31-year-old earned a second consecutive nomination on the 30-player shortlist following a standout year for club and country, which included 11 international goals and signing off as Real Madrid's all-time top scorer before moving to Lyon.

Weir missed Scotland's recent play-off second leg against the Czech Republic after sustaining a warm-up injury. Despite her individual accolades, she reaffirmed that reaching the tournament remains her ultimate priority as Scotland prepares to face Sweden in their upcoming World Cup qualification play-off.

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Weir would swap Ballon d’Or nods for World Cup

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