FIFA Unveils Team of the Year: Haaland, Mbappe and Messi Make the Squad

The Team of the Year, determined by the International Federation of Football Associations and the International Federation of Professional Footballers, has been announced.

According to FIFA's statement, the selection was made by the votes of approximately 26,317 professional footballers who play in 75 countries. The statement also highlighted that this award is the only global football award determined by professional footballers.

The goalkeeper, three defenders, three midfielders and three forwards who received the most votes were selected for the team. The final spot went to the forward who received the most votes among the remaining forwards.

The defensive line includes Pau Cubarsi, Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes. In midfield, Jude Bellingham, Rodri and Vitinha are included. In attack, Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal were selected.