The 23-year-old, who grew up in Stourbridge and began his career at Birmingham City, has been named in the prestigious team for the fourth consecutive year. His latest selection follows another impressive campaign for Real Madrid and England. 

The FIFPRO World 11 is particularly significant because it is decided exclusively by professional footballers. A total of 19,806 men's players from 73 countries took part in voting for the 2026 men's team, judging performances between August 4, 2025 and July 19, 2026.

Bellingham has now been selected in each of the last four World 11 teams, having first made the line-up in 2023. His fourth appearance moves him ahead of former England and Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard, who made the team three times. He is also now only one selection behind former England captain John Terry, who holds the record among English players with five.

He enjoyed an outstanding World Cup with England, scoring seven goals across the Three Lions' eight matches, and was subsequently named England Men's Senior Player of the Year.

It is a good start for England duties for Jude Bellingham who is set to star alongside his brother Jobe (also from Stourbridge), as the younger Bellingham brother looks to get his first cap. 

Bellingham was selected in midfield alongside Rodri and Vitinha. The star-studded World 11 also includes David Raya in goal, with Pau Cubarsi, Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes in defence.

The attacking selections are Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal.

England captain Harry Kane had also been among the 26 players shortlisted for the honour but did not make the final XI despite winning football's most prestigious individual award, the Ballon D'or.