World 11: All you need to know

• The 2026 FIFPRO Men’s and Women’s World 11 will be revealed on Monday 9 November across FIFPRO’s digital platforms
• More than 26,000 professional footballers from around the world have voted for their teams of the year
• The World 11 remains the only global football award decided exclusively by professional players

Excitement is building ahead of the 2026 FIFPRO Men’s and Women’s World 11 reveals, as players and fans around the globe await the announcement of this year’s teams.

Each year, thousands of professional footballers vote for the players who have impressed them most, recognising outstanding performances with a place in the World 11.

Ahead of the reveals, here is everything you need to know about the finalists, how voting works and where to follow the announcements.

When will the World 11 be revealed?

The FIFPRO Men’s and Women’s World 11 will be unveiled on Monday 9 November 2026 across FIFPRO’s digital platforms:

• Women’s World 11: 14:00 CET
• Men’s World 11: 17:00 CET

Follow FIFPRO on Instagram, TikTok, and X, and visit FIFPRO.org for exclusive content and full coverage throughout the day.

Who are the Women’s World 11 finalists?

The following 26 players are in contention for a place in the 2026 FIFPRO Women’s World 11:

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)

Who are the Men’s World 11 finalists?

The following 26 players are in contention for a place in the 2026 FIFPRO Men’s World 11:

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)

How does the voting work?

The FIFPRO World 11 is voted for exclusively by professional footballers from around the world. For the 2026 edition, more than 26,000 players from 75 countries cast their votes through a secure digital platform shared by FIFPRO and its affiliated player unions.

Each player selects the three footballers they believe 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 earn a place in the World 11. The final spot goes to the remaining outfield player with the highest number of votes.

What period are players judged on?

Men’s World 11
The 26 FIFPRO Men’s World 11 finalists received the most votes from their peers for performances between 4 August 2025 and 19 July 2026, inclusive. To be eligible, players must have appeared in at least 30 official matches during that period.

Women’s World 11
The 26 FIFPRO Women’s World 11 finalists received the most votes from their peers for performances between 4 August 2025 and 16 August 2026, inclusive. To be eligible, players must have appeared in at least 20 official matches during that period.