Ronaldo, Messi, Mbappé, Kane make 2026 FIFPRO World XI shortlist [Full list]

The nominees for the 2026 FIFPRO World XI have been announced, with several of football’s biggest names making the shortlist.

FIFPRO released the list in a post on its social media account on Monday. Former Ballon d’Or winners Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Rodrigo Hernández, popularly known as Rodri, are among the male nominees. Recently honoured Harry Kane also made the list.

In the women’s category, three-time Ballon d’Or winners Alexia Putellas and Aitana Bonmatí have been nominated, alongside 2018 winner Ada Hegerberg.

The shortlisted players will be considered for selection into the final World XI, which will feature goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and attackers.

2026 FIFPRO Men’s nominees

Goalkeepers: Thibaut Courtois, Emiliano Martinez and David Raya.

Defenders: Pau Cubarsi, Marc Cucurella, Virgil van Dijk, Gabriel, Achraf Hakimi, Nuno Mendes, William Saliba and Dayot Upamecano.

Midfielders: Jude Bellingham, Bruno Fernandes, Enzo Fernandez, Pedri, Declan Rice, Rodrigo Hernández and Vitinha.

Attackers: Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, Michael Olise, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lamine Yamal.

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2026 FIFPRO Women’s nominees

Goalkeepers: Ann-Katrin Berger, Catalina Coll and Hannah Hampton.

Defenders: Ona Batlle, Lucy Bronze, Ellie Carpenter, Emily Fox, Alex Greenwood, Mapi Leon, Katie McCabe and Irene Paredes.

Midfielders: Aitana Bonmatí, Ghizlane Chebbak, Patri Guijarro, Anaele Le Moguedec, Vicky Lopez, Alexia Putellas and Ella Toone.

Attackers: Barbra Banda, Aggie Beever-Jones, Athenea, Ada Hegerberg, Chloe Kelly, Ewa Pajor, Claudia Pina and Alessia Russo.