After Ballon d’Or disappointment, Mbappé nominated for 2026 FIFPRO award

Kylian Mbappé is among the 26 nominees for the men’s 2026 FIFPRO World 11, announced on November 2 by the International Federation of Professional Footballers’ Associations. The Real Madrid forward is shortlisted alongside Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane and Lamine Yamal, after finishing behind Kane in the Ballon d’Or. A total of 19,806 footballers from 73 countries voted, considering performances from August 4, 2025, to July 19, 2026; eligible players had to make at least 30 official appearances. The winners will be revealed on November 9, and Mbappé is seeking a second consecutive selection.