Atlas Lionesses and AS FAR captain Ghizlane Chebbak is among the twenty-six players shortlisted for the 2026 Women’s World 11.
National women’s football continues to shine the Kingdom’s colours at the summit of world sport. Emblematic captain of the Moroccan national team and AS FAR, Ghizlane Chebbak, has been officially selected among the twenty-six players nominated for the 2026 FIFPRO Women’s World 11. Already crowned CAF Women’s Player of the Year and boasting a previous nomination, the playmaker confirms her place among the global elite. Her presence alongside the discipline’s biggest figures, such as Spain’s Aitana Bonmatí and Alexia Putellas, illustrates the giant leap made by Moroccan women’s football thanks to an ambitious and structured development policy.
International recognition awarded by professional players
This international distinction rests on unparalleled legitimacy in world sport, as it stems from a voting process conducted among peers. For this 2026 edition, over 6,500 professional players from leagues worldwide cast their votes to select the ideal team. The nomination of the Moroccan international highlights the consistency of her performances at the highest continental and international levels, while rewarding her leadership within the national squad. The final eleven will be revealed to the public on 9 November 2026 during a gala gathering world football’s elite.
A dual nomination symbolizing the reach of Moroccan sport
The simultaneous presence of Ghizlane Chebbak in the women’s category and Achraf Hakimi in the men’s category marks a historic milestone for national sport. This dual shortlisting within the FIFPRO world teams reflects the overall rise of the discipline and the appeal of talents developed or competing under the national flag. Carrying the ambitions of an entire country onto the international stage, the Atlas Lionesses captain stands as a model of dedication and success for a whole generation of young girls aspiring to pursue careers in sports and showcase the Kingdom’s local skills.
