FIFPRO reveals 2026 World 11 with Messi and Mbappe as Kane omitted

FIFPRO unveiled its 2026 World 11 on Monday, November 9, 2026, announcing both the men’s and women’s best XIs based on votes from professional players worldwide. Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe headline the men’s selection while Harry Kane was left out of the squad.

The two teams were chosen following votes from 26,317 professional footballers representing 75 countries, with the women’s side determined by 6,511 votes cast by professional women’s footballers. The announcements cover the sport’s annual player-selected World 11 across men’s and women’s football.

Messi’s inclusion marks his first return to the World 11 since 2023 and his 18th overall selection. Mbappe has appeared in seven consecutive World 11s, having been included every year since 2018.

Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal, fresh from winning the Kopa Trophy, made the men’s XI and became the first player to secure two FIFPRO World 11 selections before turning 20. Spain is represented further by David Raya, Pau Cubarsi and Rodri, bringing Spain’s total number of Men’s World 11 selections to a record 53.

A notable absence was Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane; the 33-year-old had won the Ballon d’Or 2026 after scoring 73 goals for club and country in the 2025-26 season but did not make the World 11. "Congratulations to @Arsenal’s David Raya and @ManCity’s Erling Haaland, who make the 2026 @FIFPRO World 11 🌟The team is voted for exclusively by professional footballers from around the world 🗳️ pic.twitter.com/ag1axLQxWq"

In the women’s selection, Lucy Bronze featured for a ninth time, the 35-year-old Chelsea defender becoming the most-selected player in Women’s World 11 history. The women’s XI was determined by votes from 6,511 professional women’s footballers.

Zambia forward Barbra Banda was the only player in the women’s XI from outside Spain and England, marking her third total appearance. Spain defender Irene Paredes returned to the team after a nine-year absence, having last been selected in 2017.

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