The full list of the 2026 FIFPRO Men’s World XI was released on Monday, with some notable names missing from the selection.
The team was selected through a secure voting process involving 19,806 professional men’s footballers worldwide.
From league champions and World Cup winners to Ballon d’Or laureates and continental trophy holders, the FIFPRO World 11 stands out among major individual football awards because it is voted for exclusively by professional footballers, who select their peers based on their performances.
This year’s men’s World XI featured some of the biggest names in world football, including eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi and World Cup winner Kylian Mbappé.
However, one notable absentee was Harry Kane, the 2026 Ballon d’Or winner, breaking the 21-year sequence.
Since the inception of FIFPRO 11 in 2005, this year’s edition marks the first time a reigning Ballon d’Or winner will not feature in the Team of
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