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Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappe, Yamal Nominated For 2026 FIFPRO Men’s World XI

FIFPRO has officially announced the 26-man shortlist for the 2026 Men’s World11, the only global award voted exclusively by professional footballers. Rivals Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are among the 26-man shortlist with the Argentine holding the all-time record of 17 World11 appearances. Other top stars who got nominated by FIFPRO are Lamine Yamal, Kylian

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