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Kylian Mbappé among 26 nominees for men’s FIFPRO World 11

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Kylian Mbappé is among the 26 players nominated for the men’s FIFPRO World 11 2026, in the forwards category. The list was unveiled on 2 November after a vote involving 19,806 footballers from 73 countries, according to FIFPRO.

Kylian Mbappé, a forward for Real Madrid and captain of the France team, is among the 26 players nominated for the men’s FIFPRO World 11 2026. The International Federation of Professional Footballers’ Associations (FIFPRO) unveiled the list on Monday 2 November, reports La Nouvelle Tribune.

Mbappé is listed among the forwards, alongside Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane and Lamine Yamal. The vote involved 19,806 footballers from 73 countries and covers performances from 4 August 2025 to 19 July 2026. To be eligible, players had to have played at least 30 official matches during this period.

The winners will be announced on 9 November. Mbappé was already included in the FIFPRO World 11 in 2025 and could therefore be selected for a second consecutive year. Harry Kane, Ballon d’Or winner according to La Nouvelle Tribune, and Lamine Yamal are also among the 26 nominees.

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