FIFPRO World 11: Who received the most votes and who narrowly missed out?

• The 2026 FIFPRO Men’s and Women’s World 11 have been revealed following votes from more than 26,000 professional footballers across 75 countries
• Established by FIFPRO in 2005, the World 11 is the only global football award decided exclusively by professional footballers
• Find out who received the most votes, who narrowly missed out and which players earned their first selections

The 2026 FIFPRO Men’s and Women’s World 11 have been revealed, recognising the outstanding performers chosen by more than 26,000 professional footballers across 75 countries.

Since 2005, FIFPRO has invited professional footballers around the world to select their World 11, giving players the opportunity to recognise the peers who have impressed them most.

Who received the most votes? Who narrowly missed out? And which country has the most selections? FIFPRO answers some key questions about this year’s teams.

Who received the most World 11 votes?

David Raya received 10,278 votes, making him the most selected player in the 2026 Men’s World 11 with a 52 percent share. Kylian Mbappe received 9,105 votes – more than any other outfield player in the 2026 Men’s World 11 ballot – accounting for a 46 percent share. Aitana Bonmati led the Women’s World 11 voting with 3,083 votes, representing a 47 percent share.

Who narrowly missed out on the World 11?

Harry Kane narrowly missed out on the Men’s World 11 despite receiving a 27.6 percent share of the vote. Erling Haaland (28.4%), Kylian Mbappe (46%), Lionel Messi (29.5%) and Lamine Yamal (37.4%) were selected in this year’s forward line. Ona Batlle narrowly missed out on the Women’s World 11 after receiving a 16 percent share of the vote.

Who made the World 11 for the first time?

The 2026 World 11 features three debutants across the men’s and women’s teams: David Raya, Pau Cubarsi and Claudia Pina.

Which country has the most World 11 appearances?

Spain holds the record for the most Men’s World 11 appearances, with 53 selections across 17 players. David Raya and Pau Cubarsi join that list with their first selections in 2026. England is the most represented nation in Women’s World 11 history, with 33 appearances since the women’s team was introduced in 2015.

What period were players judged on?

For the Men’s World 11, players were judged on performances between 4 August 2025 and 19 July 2026, inclusive. To be eligible, they must have appeared in at least 30 official matches during that period.

For the Women’s World 11, players were judged on performances between 4 August 2025 and 16 August 2026, inclusive. To be eligible, they must have appeared in at least 20 official matches during that period.