Harry Kane's 2026 Ballon d'Or triumph was not enough to earn him a place in the FIFPRO Men's World 11. Lionel Messi returned for an 18th selection, while Lamine Yamal made history with his. FIFPro instead voted for Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal for the forward positions.