Barcelona trio Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi and Rodri named in 2026 FIFPro World 11

The 2026 FIFPro Men’s World 11 has been announced, featuring three players from Barcelona: Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi, and Rodri, according to Yahoo Sports.

Lamine Yamal, a Barcelona forward, was recognized for his exceptional year including winning two titles with Barcelona and the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Spain. He also won the Kopa Trophy and finished third in the Ballon d’Or rankings.

Defender Pau Cubarsi was included after establishing himself as one of the top defenders globally, contributing to Barcelona’s La Liga and Super Cup wins and earning the Best Young Player award at the World Cup. He also received the 2026 Golden Boy honor.

Midfielder Rodri, a summer signing for Barcelona, made the World 11 following a strong World Cup performance where he won the Golden Ball award.

The team was voted on by nearly 20,000 professional men’s footballers worldwide, who selected one goalkeeper, three defenders, three midfielders, and three forwards. The final outfield spot goes to the next highest voted player regardless of position.

Other notable inclusions in the World 11 are goalkeeper David Raya, defenders Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes, midfielders Jude Bellingham and Vitinha, and forwards Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, and Lionel Messi, who also joins the Barcelona trio in the lineup.