{
  "id": 19165703,
  "title": "FULL LIST: England, Spain dominate 2026 FIFPRO Women’s World XI",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/full-list-england-spain-dominate-2026-fifpro-womens-world-xi-19165703",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T14:52:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/full-list-england-spain-dominate-2026-fifpro-womens-world-xi/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 2026 FIFPRO Women’s World XI has been announced, with England and Spain leading the way in player representation. Chelsea goalkeeper Hannah Hampton leads the goalkeeper position, while defenders Lucy Bronze and Alex Greenwood, alongside Alexia Putellas and Irene Paredes, form a formidable defensive line. Midfielders Aitana Bonmatí and Alexia Putellas, along with England's Ella Toone, make up the midfield trio. Forwards Aitana Bonmati, Alexia Putellas, and Barbra Banda, the latter of whom is a Zambian player and the only African on the list, complete the attacking lineup. The voting process saw professional footballers cast their votes through a secure digital platform, with players being judged on their performances between August 4, 2025, and August 16, 2026, inclusive, requiring a minimum of 20 official appearances.",
  "summary": "See the full list of the 2026 FIFPRO Women’s World XI, dominated by players from England and Spain. Zambia’s Barbra Banda is the only African on the list. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-england-spain-dominate-2026-fifpro-womens-world-xi/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}