Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappé lead 2026 FIFPRO Men’s World 11 shortlist

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé, and Erling Haaland are included in the 26-player shortlist for the 2026 FIFPRO Men’s World 11, announced by the global players’ union, FIFPRO. The shortlist was determined by votes from professional footballers worldwide, recognizing outstanding performances during the 2025/2026 season.

Other notable players on the list include Jude Bellingham, Lamine Yamal, Harry Kane, Bruno Fernandes, and Achraf Hakimi. The voting process involved 26,317 footballers from 75 countries, assessing performances from August 4, 2025, to July 19, 2026.

To qualify, players needed to have made at least 30 appearances in official matches during this period. The final team will consist of one goalkeeper, three defenders, three midfielders, and three forwards, with the remaining position going to the outfield player with the next highest votes.

The announcement of the final World 11 is set for November 9, 2026.