{"id":6816,"date":"2026-11-02T17:46:33","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T17:46:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/02\/messi-ronaldo-mbappe-yamal-nominated-for-2026-fifpro-mens-world-xi\/"},"modified":"2026-11-02T17:46:33","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T17:46:33","slug":"messi-ronaldo-mbappe-yamal-nominated-for-2026-fifpro-mens-world-xi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/02\/messi-ronaldo-mbappe-yamal-nominated-for-2026-fifpro-mens-world-xi\/","title":{"rendered":"Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappe, Yamal Nominated For 2026 FIFPRO Men\u2019s World XI"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>FIFPRO has officially announced the 26-man shortlist for the 2026 Men\u2019s World11, the only global award voted exclusively by professional footballers.<\/p>\n<p>Rivals Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are among the 26-man shortlist with the Argentine holding the all-time record of 17 World11 appearances.<\/p>\n<p>Other top stars who got nominated by FIFPRO are Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, Michael Olise, Harry Kane, Declan Rice and Rodri.<\/p>\n<p>The shortlist also include Enzo Fernandez, Bruno Fernandes, Achraf Hakimi, Virgil van Dijk, Marc Cucurella, William Saliba, David Raya among others.<\/p>\n<p>According to FIFPRO, 19,806 professional men\u2019s footballers worldwide voted for this year\u2019s edition, based on performances between August 4, 2025 and July 19, 2026. Players had to play at least 30 official games to be eligible.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.completesports.com\/cristiano-ronaldo-beats-messi-platini-ronaldo-de-lima-to-win-maiden-ballon-dor-of-all-time-award\/\">Cristiano Ronaldo Beats Messi, Platini, Ronaldo De Lima To Win Maiden Ballon d\u2019Or Of All Time Award<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The final World11 will be announced on November 9 and will consist of one goalkeeper, three defenders, three midfielders, three forwards, plus one extra outfield player with the most votes.<\/p>\n<p>Here is the full 2026 shortlist:<\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/>GOALKEEPERS <\/strong><\/p>\n<p> Thibaut Courtois \u2013 Real Madrid<br \/>Emiliano Martinez \u2013 Aston Villa<br \/>David Raya \u2013 Arsenal<\/p>\n<p><strong> DEFENDERS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> Pau Cubarsi \u2013 Barcelona<br \/>Marc Cucurella \u2013 Chelsea<br \/>Virgil van Dijk \u2013 Liverpool<br \/>Gabriel Magalh\u00e3es \u2013 Arsenal<br \/>Achraf Hakimi \u2013 PSG<br \/>Nuno Mendes \u2013 PSG<br \/>William Saliba \u2013 Arsenal<br \/>Dayot Upamecano \u2013 Bayern Munich<\/p>\n<p><strong> MIDFIELDERS <\/strong><\/p>\n<p> Jude Bellingham \u2013 Real Madrid<br \/>Bruno Fernandes \u2013 Manchester United<br \/>Enzo Fernandez \u2013 Chelsea<br \/>Pedri \u2013 Barcelona<br \/>Declan Rice \u2013 Arsenal<br \/>Rodri \u2013 Manchester City<br \/>Vitinha \u2013 PSG<\/p>\n<p> <strong>FORWARDS <\/strong><\/p>\n<p> Erling Haaland \u2013 Manchester City<br \/>Harry Kane \u2013 Bayern Munich<br \/>Khvicha Kvaratskhelia \u2013 PSG<br \/>Kylian Mbappe \u2013 Real Madrid<br \/>Lionel Messi \u2013 Inter Miami<br \/>Michael Olise \u2013 Bayern Munich<br \/>Cristiano Ronaldo \u2013 Al Nassr<br \/>Lamine Yamal \u2013 Barcelona<\/p>\n<p>Source: <\/p>\n<div class=\"nSourse\">Complete Sports<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FIFPRO has officially announced the 26-man shortlist for the 2026 Men\u2019s World11, the only global award voted exclusively by professional footballers. 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