FIFPRO has officially revealed the 2026 World 11, honoring the top talents in men’s and women’s football based on ballots cast by professional players worldwide.
The men’s squad features global superstars such as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, and Lamine Yamal. Nevertheless, the primary headline from this year’s lineup is the unexpected exclusion of Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane.
Even after enjoying a stellar 2025/26 season – capturing the Ballon d’Or, guiding Bayern Munich to a Bundesliga championship, and steering England to the World Cup semi-finals – Kane was left off the final roster.
According to FIFPRO, Kane missed the cut by a razor-thin margin, capturing 27.6 percent of the votes among attackers. Erling Haaland of Manchester City tallied 28.4 percent, while Messi, Mbappe, and Yamal secured the remaining attacking slots.
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This omission is particularly striking because Kane becomes the first reigning Ballon d’Or winner in history to be excluded from the FIFPRO Men’s World 11.
Complete 2026 FIFPRO Men’s World 11 Roster
- Goalkeeper: David Raya (Arsenal)
- Defenders: Pau Cubarsi (Barcelona), Achraf Hakimi (PSG), Nuno Mendes (PSG)
- Midfielders: Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Rodri (Manchester City/Barcelona), Vitinha (PSG)
- Forwards: Erling Haaland (Manchester City), Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid), Lionel Messi (Inter Miami), Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
The squad was chosen through ballots submitted by 26,317 professional players across 75 countries, cementing the FIFPRO World 11 as one of football’s most player-centric accolades. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi pushed his unprecedented record to 18 FIFPRO World 11 selections, and teenage Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal cemented his status as the first player to collect two selections prior to turning 20.
Ultimately, Kane’s absence stands out as the most discussed storyline of this year’s announcement, especially given his remarkable accomplishments throughout the campaign.
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