Messi, Ronaldo, Kane Among Nominees for FIFPRO World XI
Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Harry Kane have been nominated for the 2026 FIFPRO Men’s World XI, as announced on November 2. The shortlist consists of 26 players, with the final selection to be revealed on November 9.
The FIFPRO World XI is determined by votes from professional players, who assess their peers' performances. A total of 19,806 players participated in the voting process, which recognizes individual excellence from August 4, 2025, to July 19, 2026.
To qualify, players must have made at least 30 official appearances at the domestic top-flight or senior international level during this timeframe. The voting process for the men's category involved selecting three players for each position: goalkeeper, defender, midfielder, and forward, with the remaining outfield player chosen based on the highest votes.
Last year, over 26,000 professional footballers from 70 countries participated in the voting.
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