Confirmed: Barcelona trio Cubarsi, Lamine and Rodri named in FIFPro World 11

Confirmed: Barcelona trio Cubarsi, Lamine and Rodri named in FIFPro World 11 Earlier today, FIFPro, the global union for professional football players, announced the 2026 FIFPro Men’s World XI. The FIFPro World XI has been in practice since 2009, with the organisation inviting all professional footballers to compose the best men’s and women’s teams of the year. An initial 26-player nominee list was unveiled last week, after which the World 11 has now been announced, comprising a goalkeeper, three defenders, three midfielders, and four forwards. The final place in the World 11 goes to the outfield player with the next highest number of votes, irrespective of the position. Three Barcelona players feature And, with the team now announced, Barcelona have three players representing the team in the squad. Indeed, teenage superstar Lamine Yamal , who enjoyed a career-best year which saw him win two titles with Barcelona and the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Spain, features in the attack of the FIFPro World 11. The 19-year-old won the Kopa Trophy again and finished third in the Ballon d’Or rankings after going through a special season, and his presence in the World XI is not a surprise. Meanwhile, Barcelona defensive ace Pau Cubarsi also makes the cut after firmly establishing himself as one of the best defenders in the game, if not the best. Courtesy: X/Premier League The Spaniard was a key piece of Hansi Flick’s La Liga and Super Cup-winning team and shone brightly at the World Cup, where he was named the Best Young Player. Earlier today, he was also awarded the 2026 Golden Boy honour, and now the young defender features in the FIFPro World 11. Finally, Barcelona summer signing Rodri also makes the cut, after enjoying a scintillating run at the World Cup, where he won the Golden Ball. David Raya of Arsenal occupies the goalkeeping slot, while the defensive line is made of Cubarsi, Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes (both PSG). Alongside Rodri, Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid, and PSG’s Vitinha make up the midfield unit in the FIFPro World 11. As for the attacking unit, Lamine is paired up with Barcelona legend Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid and Erling Haaland of Manchester City. 2026 Ballon d’or winner Harry Kane has been surprisingly left out.