FIFPRO Men's World XI omits Kane
FIFPRO named its 2026 Men's World XI after a player vote, selecting Messi, Yamal and Haaland while omitting Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane.
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On 2 November 2026, FIFPRO listed 26 nominees for the 2026 Men's World XI, including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, Jude Bellingham and Lamine Yamal. The shortlist was decided by professional footballers, and 19,806 players voted.
On 9 November 2026, FIFPRO named the 2026 Men's World XI. The team included Messi, Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi, Rodri, David Raya, Achraf Hakimi, Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, Jude Bellingham, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe. Harry Kane, a Ballon d'Or winner, was omitted, the first time the award's winner was left out.
On 11 November 2026, Haaland was named to the 2025-26 FIFPRO Men's World 11 squad, while Harry Kane was left out entirely. Haaland had won the Premier League Golden Boot for a third consecutive year with 27 goals and was the only Manchester City player selected. The squad listed Messi, Yamal, Mbappe, Bellingham, Rodri, Vitinha, Nuno Mendes, Cubarsi, Hakimi and Raya.
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Haaland beats Kane for FIFPRO Men's World 11 spot
Erling Haaland was named to the 2025-26 FIFPRO Men's World 11 squad, voted exclusively by close to 20,000 players worldwide, while Harry Kane was left out entirely. Haaland, who won the Premier League Golden Boot for a third consecutive year with 27 goals, was the only Manchester City player selected. The squad also includes Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, Rodri, Vitinha, Nuno Mendes, Pau Cubarsi, Achraf Hakimi and David Raya.
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FIFpro World 11 named with Messi, Yamal, Cubarsi; Kane omitted
FIFpro named its 2026 Men's World 11 with Barcelona's Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi, Rodri and Lionel Messi. Players voted for the team, with reports giving the number as almost 20,000 or over 18,000. Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane was among 26 finalists but omitted, the first time the award's winner has been left out. The XI also includes David Raya, Achraf Hakimi, Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, Jude Bellingham, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe.
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Messi, Ronaldo and Kane among FIFPRO World XI nominees
Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Kane are among 26 nominees for the 2026 FIFPRO Men's World XI, with the shortlist decided by professional footballers. A total of 19,806 players voted, and the list also includes Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, Jude Bellingham and Lamine Yamal. The award is voted exclusively by players, who select the team based on peer performances.