Harry Kane makes FIFPRO World 11 history with unexpected omission

Harry Kane has made history for the wrong reason after being left out of the 2026 FIFPRO World 11, despite winning the Ballon d'Or last month.

The Bayern Munich striker was among the 26 finalists but failed to secure enough votes from his fellow professionals to earn a place in the final team. He received 27.6 per cent of the votes cast for forwards, narrowly finishing behind Erling Haaland, who collected 28.4 per cent.

It is the first time since the award was introduced in 2005 that the Ballon d'Or winner has not been included in the FIFPRO World 11 in the same year.

Haaland was selected alongside Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal in an attacking line-up. Messi returned to the team for the first time since 2023, extending his record to 18 appearances, while England international Jude Bellingham was named in midfield.

The rest of the men's team features David Raya in goal, with Pau Cubarsi, Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes in defence. Rodri and Vitinha complete the midfield alongside Bellingham.

The 2026 selection was decided by professional footballers from 73 countries, with 19,806 players voting in the men's category.