Leo Messi earns record 18th selection to FIFPRO World 11
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 4:29 PM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
Lionel Messi has been named to the 2026 FIFPRO Men’s World 11, marking his record 18th selection. The Argentine superstar, who recently concluded a remarkable MLS season with Inter Miami CF, was selected alongside Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland. Messi contributed significantly with 43 goals and assists combined and led Argentina to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final before retiring from international play. He will now guide his team into the upcoming MLS Cup Playoffs as the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference, facing the Columbus Crew in a best-of-three series starting November 21.
- •Messi named to FIFPRO World 11 for 2026 season
- •He scored 43 goals and assists in MLS
- •Argentina reached 2026 World Cup final under his leadership
- •Inter Miami CF secures No. 2 seed for MLS Cup Playoffs
- •First match against Columbus Crew set for November 21
- 4:29 PMYahoo Sports — Leo Messi named to 2026 FIFPRO World 11 alongside Mbappé, Haaland
"By Jaime UribarriLeo Messi has been named to the 2026 FIFPRO Men's World 11 amid a stellar year for club and country.Inter Miami CF's superstar No. 10 earned his record 18th selection on the annual me...
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