FULL LIST: Ronaldo, Messi, Mbappe, Kane make 2026 FIFPRO World XI shortlist
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Verified Synthesis~26s readThe full list of men’s and women’s FIFPRO World XI nominees has been released. The FIFPRO World XI is unique among major individual football awards because it is voted for exclusively by professional players, who select the team based on the performances of their peers.
Context & Background
- ✦Featuring a star-studded list of footballers, the men’s category had past Ballon d’Or winners — Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Rodrigo Hernández (Rodri) — and recently awarded Englishman Harry Kane.
Key Figures & Named Entities
Monday:The list was revealed via a tweet by FIFPRO on Monday.2026:Below is a full list of the 2026 FIFPRO World XI nominees: 2026 FIFPRO Men’s nominees:Credit: FIFPRO/X.2026:GOALKEEPERS Thibaut Courtois Emiliano Martinez Daviid Raya DEFENDERS Pau Cubarsi Marc Cucurella Virgil van Dijk Gabriel Achraf Hakimi Nuno Mendes William Saliba Dayot Upamecano MIDFIELDERS Jude Bellingham Bruno Fernandes Enzo Fernandez Pedri Declan Rice Rodrigo Hernández Vitinha ATTACKERS Erling Haaland Harry Kane Khvicha Kvaratskhelia Kylian Mbappé Lionel Messi Michael Olise Cristiano Ronaldo Lamine Yamal 2026 FIFPRO Women’s nominees:Credit: FIFPRO/X.
Outlook & Next Steps
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Key Takeaways
Verified Extract- The full list of men’s and women’s FIFPRO World XI nominees has been released.
- The FIFPRO World XI is unique among major individual football awards because it is voted for exclusively by professional players, who select the team based on the performances of their peers.
- Featuring a star-studded list of footballers, the men’s category had past Ballon d’Or winners — Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Rodrigo Hernández (Rodri) — and recently awarded Englishman Harry Kane.
Key Facts:Monday: The list was revealed via a tweet by FIFPRO on Monday.2026: Below is a full list of the 2026 FIFPRO World XI nominees: 2026 FIFPRO Men’s nominees:Credit: FIFPRO/X.2026: GOALKEEPERS Thibaut Courtois Emiliano Martinez Daviid Raya DEFENDERS Pau Cubarsi Marc Cucurella Virgil van Dijk Gabriel Achraf Hakimi Nuno Mendes William Saliba Dayot Upamecano MIDFIELDERS Jude Bellingham Bruno Fernandes Enzo Fernandez Pedri Declan Rice Rodrigo Hernández Vitinha ATTACKERS Erling Haaland Harry Kane Khvicha Kvaratskhelia Kylian Mbappé Lionel Messi Michael Olise Cristiano Ronaldo Lamine Yamal 2026 FIFPRO Women’s nominees:Credit: FIFPRO/X.2025: GOALKEEPERS Ann-Katrin Berger Catalina Coll Hannah Hampton DEFENDERS Ona Batlle Lucy Bronze Ellie Carpenter Emily Fox Alex Greenwood Mapi Leon Katie McCabe Irene Paredes MIDFIELDERS Aitana Bonmatí Ghizlane Chebbak Patri Guijarro Anaele Le Moguedec Vicky Lopez Alexia Putellas Ella Toone ATTACKERS Barbra Banda Aggie Beever-Jones Athenea Ada Hegerberg Chloe Kelly Ewa Pajor Claudia Pina Alessia Russo PUNCH Online reports that the 2025 FIFPro Men’s World 11 showcased elite footballers voted by their peers worldwide for outstanding performances over the past season.
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The full list of men's and women's FIFPRO World XI nominees has been released. The list was revealed via a tweet by FIFPRO on Monday.
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The full list of men’s and women’s FIFPRO World XI nominees has been released.
What additional context is highlighted in this report?
The FIFPRO World XI is unique among major individual football awards because it is voted for exclusively by professional players, who select the team based on the performances of their peers.
What timeline or key figures were confirmed?
The list was revealed via a tweet by FIFPRO on Monday.
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