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Harry Kane, Ballon d’Or winner, left out of 2026 FIFPRO World 11

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Crowned Ballon d’Or winner on 26 October 2026, Harry Kane is not in the FIFPRO World 11, voted for by more than 19,800 footballers from 73 countries. Erling Haaland beat him with 28.4% of the vote against 27.6%, and Mbappé, Messi and Lamine Yamal are included, according to 24 Heure Info.

Harry Kane, crowned Ballon d’Or winner on 26 October 2026 in London, is not in the 2026 FIFA FIFPRO World 11, according to 24 Heure Info. The Bayern Munich striker was beaten by Erling Haaland, the Norwegian striker of Manchester City, who received 28.4% of the vote against 27.6% for Kane.

The vote involved more than 19,800 professional footballers from 73 countries. Four forwards were selected: Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland. Mbappé, who came second in the Ballon d’Or, is therefore included. His Bayern teammate Michael Olise is also absent.

Three Paris Saint-Germain players are in the selection: Achraf Hakimi, Nuno Mendes and Vitinha. The vote covered performances between 4 August 2025 and 19 July 2026.

The line-up was unveiled on 9 November, notably with the return of Messi and the presence of Barbra Banda, the only African woman in the 11.

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