FIFPRO announced its 2026 men's World 11 on Monday, with Harry Kane omitted despite being this year's Ballon d'Or winner and Lionel Messi returning to the team.
The selections cover performances during the stated voting period through 19 July 2026.
The men's World 11
FIFPRO said David Raya was selected as goalkeeper. The defenders were Pau Cubarsí, Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes; the midfielders were Jude Bellingham, Rodri and Vitinha; and the attackers were Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal.
Messi and Yamal records
Messi returned to the men's World 11 for the first time since 2023 and extended his record number of selections to 18.
Yamal became the first player to earn two World 11 selections before turning 20.
How the selection was made
FIFPRO said the voting was based on performances between 4 August 2025 and 19 July 2026, with both dates included. Each voter selected three players they rated best in each of the four positions. The goalkeeper, three defenders, three midfielders and three attackers with the most votes took their places, while the final place went to the highest-polling remaining outfield player.
Players needed at least 30 official matches during the voting period to qualify for a place.
The women's team and Rice's remarks
Lucy Bronze became the first woman to earn nine FIFPRO Women's World 11 selections. The women's team included Lucy Bronze, Alex Greenwood, Mapi Leon and Irene Paredes in defence; Aitana Bonmati, Alexia Putellas and Ella Toone in midfield; and Barbra Banda, Claudia Pina and Alessia Russo in attack.
Declan Rice, Arsenal’s tireless midfielder, recently told GQ: "If you think I’m good, good. If you think I’m s---, all right. But eventually I’ll prove you wrong."
Rice gushed of his former Premier League rival: "Rodri ’s a monster."
