FIFPRO World 11 2026 revealed ft. Messi & Mbappe; Kane left out
Lionel Messi headlines the men’s team!
The FIFPRO World 11 2026 was revealed on Monday, November 9, with the best-performing XI in both men’s and women’s football being announced. The two teams were announced following votes from 26,317 professional footballers from 75 countries.
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe headline the men’s XI. Messi has returned to the team for the first time since 2023, marking his 18th appearance in total. Mbappe made his seventh straight appearance in the team since 2018.
Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal, who recently won the Kopa Trophy, made the cut, becoming the first player to earn two FIFPRO World 11 selections before turning 20.
There are three other Spaniards in the team: David Raya, Pau Cubarsi and Rodri. Spain’s total number of Men’s World 11 selections has reached a record 53.
One shocking decision was the omission of Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane. The 33-year-old forward recently lifted the Ballon d’Or 2026 after scoring 73 goals for club and country in the 2025-26 season.
Men’s FIFPRO World 11 2026
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| Position | Player | Club | Nation |
| Goalkeeper | David Raya | Arsenal | Spain |
| Defender | Pau Cubarsi | Barcelona | Spain |
| Defender | Achraf Hakimi | PSG | Morocco |
| Defender | Nuno Mendes | PSG | Portugal |
| Midfielder | Jude Bellingham | Real Madrid | England |
| Midfielder | Rodri | Man City/Barcelona | Spain |
| Midfielder | Vitinha | PSG | Portugal |
| Forward | Erling Haaland | Man City | Norway |
| Forward | Kylian Mbappe | Real Madrid | France |
| Forward | Lionel Messi | Inter Miami | Argentina |
| Forward | Lamine Yamal | Barcelona | Spain |
Lucy Bronze makes women’s 11 history
The Women’s FIFPRO World 11 2026 featured England defender Lucy Bronze. This marked the ninth appearance for the 35-year-old Chelsea defender, making her the most-selected player in the history of the Women’s World 11. The women’s team was decided by votes from 6,511 professional women’s footballers.
Zambia forward Barbra Banda is the only player outside Spain and England to make the selection. This was her third total appearance. Spain defender Irene Paredes returned to the team for the first time in nine years, having last featured in 2017.
Women’s FIFPRO World 11 2026
| Position | Player | Club | Nation |
| Goalkeeper | Hannah Hampton | Chelsea | England |
| Defender | Lucy Bronze | Chelsea | England |
| Defender | Alex Greenwood | Man City | England |
| Defender | Mapi Leon | Barcelona/London City Lionesses | Spain |
| Defender | Irene Paredes | Barcelona | Spain |
| Midfielder | Aitana Bonmati | Barcelona | Spain |
| Midfielder | Alexia Putellas | Barcelona/London City Lionesses | Spain |
| Midfielder | Ella Toone | Man United | England |
| Forward | Barbra Banda | Orlando Pride | Zambia |
| Forward | Claudia Pina | Barcelona | Spain |
| Forward | Alessia Russo | Arsenal | England |
When was the FIFPRO World 11 2026 announced?
The FIFPRO World 11 2026 was announced on Monday, November 9, 2026.
Why was Harry Kane left out of FIFPRO World 11 2026?
Harry Kane was surprisingly omitted from the Men’s FIFPRO World 11 2026 despite scoring 73 goals for club and country in the 2025-26 season.
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