FIFPRO officially unveils World Best XI for 2026 [FULL LIST]

FIFPRO on Monday officially announced its World Best XI for 2026, featuring several of the biggest names in world football.

Paris Saint-Germain have the strongest representation in the selection following their Ligue 1 title and Champions League triumph.

Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya was selected between the posts after an impressive year in which he won the Premier League with the Gunners and the World Cup with Spain.

The defensive line consists of Nuno Mendes of PSG and Portugal, Barcelona’s Pau Cubarsi of Spain, and Achraf Hakimi of PSG and Morocco.

The midfield features Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid and England, Rodri of Barcelona and Spain, and Vitinha of PSG and Portugal.

The attacking selection includes Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid and France, Lionel Messi of Inter Miami and Argentina, Lamine Yamal of Barcelona and Spain, and Erling Haaland of Manchester City and Norway.

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The complete FIFPRO World Best XI for 2026 is: Goalkeeper: David Raya (Arsenal, Spain). Defenders: Nuno Mendes (PSG, Portugal), Pau Cubarsi (Barcelona, Spain), Achraf Hakimi (PSG, Morocco). Midfielders: Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid, England), Rodri (Barcelona, Spain), Vitinha (PSG, Portugal). Forwards: Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid, France), Lionel Messi (Inter Miami, Argentina), Lamine Yamal (Barcelona, Spain), Erling Haaland (Manchester City, Norway).