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09/11/2026
  • Lucy Bronze sets a new women’s record with her ninth World 11 appearance
  • 6,511 women’s footballers from 64 countries voted for their team of the year
  • The World 11 remains the only global football award decided exclusively by the players

The 2026 FIFPRO Women’s World 11 has been unveiled following votes from 6,511 women’s footballers from 64 countries.

Lucy Bronze makes history with her ninth Women’s World 11 selection, setting a new record for appearances in the team.

Zambia’s Barbra Banda is the only player in this year’s Women’s World 11 from outside England or Spain. Her third selection extends her record as the African woman with the most World 11 appearances.

Meanwhile, Irene Paredes returns to the World 11 nine years after her first selection in 2017.

Since 2015, FIFPRO has invited women's football players to choose their World 11. It is the only global player award decided exclusively by footballers.

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2026 FIFPRO Women’s World 11

Goalkeeper

Hannah Hampton (Chelsea, England)

Defenders

Lucy Bronze (Chelsea, England)
Alex Greenwood (Manchester City, England)
Mapi Leon (Barcelona/London City Lionesses, Spain)
Irene Paredes (Barcelona, Spain)

Midfielders

Aitana Bonmati (Barcelona, Spain)
Alexia Putellas (Barcelona/London City Lionesses, Spain)
Ella Toone (Manchester United, England)

Forwards

Barbra Banda (Orlando Pride, Zambia)
Claudia Pina (Barcelona, Spain)
Alessia Russo (Arsenal, England)

How did the voting work?

Professional footballers cast their votes through a secure digital platform shared by FIFPRO and its affiliated player unions.

For the Women’s World 11, players were judged on performances between 4 August 2025 and 16 August 2026, inclusive, with a minimum of 20 official appearances required.

Each voter selected the three footballers they believed performed best in each position: goalkeeper, defender, midfielder and forward.

The goalkeeper, three defenders, three midfielders and three forwards with the most votes in their respective positions earned a place in the World 11. The final spot went to the remaining outfield player with the highest number of votes.