Bronze named in World 11 for record ninth time

Lucy Bronze has been named in the Fifpro Women’s World 11 for a record ninth time, underlining her continued standing among her peers. Five England players were selected, while Spain defender Irene Paredes returned to the team for the first time since 2017.

The team was chosen by 6,511 female players from 64 countries, making it the only global football award decided exclusively by players. Zambia striker Barbra Banda, selected for the third time, was the sole player based outside England or Spain; voting covered performances between 4 August 2025 and 16 August 2026, and required at least 20 appearances.