The 2026 FIFPRO Women’s World XI has been announced, with the selection heavily weighted toward players from England and Spain.
While the list features talent from a range of nations, the majority of the eleven positions are occupied by athletes from those two European countries.
Only one African player has earned a spot on the roster: Barbra Banda of Zambia.
The inclusion of Banda underscores the growing recognition of African talent in the global women's game, even as European players continue to dominate the top honours.
Readers can view the complete lineup on the original Punch Nigeria article.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>