Four Barcelona Nominees Lead 26 Finalists for World 11 Honors
Four Barcelona players made the 26-man shortlist for the 2026 FIFPro Men’s World 11 following an official announcement by the global players’ union. Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi, Pedri, and Rodri earned inclusion on the ballot, which is decided through peer voting across international football.
A total of 19,806 professional footballers across 73 countries cast votes to select the final lineup. The governing body will reveal the official XI on Monday, November 9.
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The nominations recognize individual campaigns across both club and international competitions over the past year. Yamal’s inclusion follows a third-place finish in the 2026 Ballon d’Or voting and a Kopa Trophy win, while defender Cubarsi received nomination after capturing the Best Young Player award at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Midfielders Pedri and Rodri completed the Spanish club’s representation on the 26-player roster.
The global shortlist features contenders from major international leagues, including Real Madrid representatives Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, Marc Cucurella, and Thibaut Courtois. Additional nominees on the ballot include Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Harry Kane, Michael Olise, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Vitinha.
