FIFA to poll players for soccer world team

Nov 20, 2009 - 3:24 PM ZURICH(AP) -- More than 50,000 players will be polled by FIFA and the international players' union to select a world's best lineup.

FIFA and FIFPro said Friday that the first World XI will be announced at the World Player Gala held Dec. 21 in Zurich.

Professional players across the world will vote for their preferred choice in each position.

FIFA organizes the gala where it announces the best men's and women's player of the year as voted by national team coaches and captains.