Guillermo Ochoa

Goals are usually the most memorable moments of a World Cup, but no team gets very far without a great goalkeeper. At the 2026 tournament, several nominees and winners of the Yashin Trophy defended their national teams and put in decisive performances. But who was the best performer throughout the tournament?

Following Mexico’s elimination, the goalkeeper brought his career to a close in the place where it all began. Discover the full list of honours won by the only Mexican to have been nominated for the ‘Ballon d'Or’ award.

Mexico’s relationship with the World Cup and the beautiful game has become complicated in recent years. Last week, in their opening contest, that came to pass as a country learned to embrace again its pride and fervour.

The 2026 World Cup will mark the end of a golden era in the history of the Ballon d'Or. We take a look at the legends who will be playing in their final World Cup.

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Guillermo Ochoa have made history by being selected for their sixth World Cup. We take a look back at the tournament careers of these three Ballon d'Or legends.