FIFPRO has released its 26-player shortlist for the 2026 Men’s World 11, with football stars including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal making the final list of nominees.
According to FIFPRO, the shortlist was announced on Monday, November 2, 2026, recognising outstanding performances between August 4, 2025, and July 19, 2026. A total of 19,806 professional male footballers participated in the voting process to determine the nominees.
Full shortlist
Goalkeepers
- Thibaut Courtois
- Emiliano Martinez
- David Raya
Defenders
- Pau Cubarsi
- Marc Cucurella
- Virgil van Dijk
- Gabriel Magalhaes
- Achraf Hakimi
- Nuno Mendes
- William Saliba
- Dayot Upamecano
Midfielders
- Jude Bellingham
- Bruno Fernandes
- Enzo Fernandez
- Pedri
- Declan Rice
- Rodri
- Vitinha
Forwards
- Erling Haaland
- Harry Kane
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
- Kylian Mbappe
- Lionel Messi
- Michael Olise
- Cristiano Ronaldo
- Lamine Yamal
Date for the final announcement
The final 2026 Men’s World 11 team is scheduled to be announced at a gala ceremony on Monday, November 9, 2026.
The FIFPRO Men’s World 11 is an annual football award decided through votes cast by professional players, rather than selections made by journalists or coaches.