2026 FIFPRO World 11 finalists revealed

• FIFPRO World 11 – voted by the players, for the players – is the only global football award decided exclusively by professional footballers
• 26,317 professional footballers from 75 countries have voted for their team of the year
• The winners will be revealed on Monday 9 November on FIFPRO’s digital platforms

The build-up to the 2026 FIFPRO World 11 has taken a significant step with the reveal of the men’s and women’s finalists.

Over 26,000 professional footballers from 75 countries have voted for their men’s and women’s team of the year. The World 11 is the only global football award decided exclusively by professional footballers.

The FIFPRO Men’s World 11 finalists are the 26 men’s football players who received the most votes from their peers for their performances from 4 August 2025 to 19 July 2026 inclusive. Players must have appeared in at least 30 official matches during that period.

The FIFPRO Women’s World 11 finalists are the 26 women’s football players who received the most votes from their peers for their performances from 4 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 inclusive. Players must have appeared in at least 20 official matches during that period.

Who will make the World 11?

The goalkeeper, three defenders, three midfielders and three forwards who have received the most votes will be selected for the World 11. The final World 11 spot will be assigned to the remaining outfield player with the next highest number of votes.

FIFPRO will announce the World 11 on Monday 9 November from 14:00 CET on its digital platforms.

2026 FIFPRO Women’s World 11 Finalists

Goalkeepers

Ann-Katrin Berger (Gotham, Germany)
Catalina Coll (Barcelona, Spain)
Hannah Hampton (Chelsea, England)

Defenders

Ona Batlle (Barcelona/Arsenal, Spain)
Lucy Bronze (Chelsea, England)
Ellie Carpenter (Chelsea, Australia)
Emily Fox (Arsenal, USA)
Alex Greenwood (Manchester City, England)
Mapi Leon (Barcelona/London City Lionesses, Spain)
Katie McCabe (Arsenal/Chelsea, Republic of Ireland)
Irene Paredes (Barcelona, Spain)

Midfielders

Aitana Bonmati (Barcelona, Spain)
Ghizlane Chebbak (Al-Hilal/Free Agent, Morocco)
Patri Guijarro (Barcelona, Spain)
Anaele Le Moguedec (Paris FC, France)
Vicky Lopez (Barcelona, Spain)
Alexia Putellas (Barcelona/London City Lionesses, Spain)
Ella Toone (Manchester United, England)

Forwards

Barbra Banda (Orlando Pride, Zambia)
Aggie Beever-Jones (Chelsea, England)
Athenea del Castillo (Real Madrid, Spain)
Ada Hegerberg (OL Lyonnes, Norway)
Chloe Kelly (Arsenal, England)
Ewa Pajor (Barcelona, Poland)
Claudia Pina (Barcelona, Spain)
Alessia Russo (Arsenal, England)

2026 FIFPRO Men’s World 11 Finalists

Goalkeepers

Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid, Belgium)
Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa/Chelsea, Argentina)
David Raya (Arsenal, Spain)

Defenders

Pau Cubarsi (Barcelona, Spain)
Marc Cucurella (Chelsea/Real Madrid, Spain)
Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool, Netherlands)
Gabriel (Arsenal, Brazil)
Achraf Hakimi (Paris Saint-Germain, Morocco)
Nuno Mendes (Paris Saint-Germain, Portugal)
William Saliba (Arsenal, France)
Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich, France)

Midfielders

Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid, England)
Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United, Portugal)
Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea/Manchester City, Argentina)
Pedri (Barcelona, Spain)
Declan Rice (Arsenal, England)
Rodri (Manchester City/Barcelona, Spain)
Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain, Portugal)

Forwards

Erling Haaland (Manchester City, Norway)
Harry Kane (Bayern Munich, England)
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Paris Saint-Germain, Georgia)
Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid, France)
Lionel Messi (Inter Miami, Argentina)
Michael Olise (Bayern Munich, France)
Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr, Portugal)
Lamine Yamal (Barcelona, Spain)