Cristiano Ronaldo makes Fifpro World XI shortlist alongside Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal
The National · 3 Nov 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo makes Fifpro World XI shortlist alongside Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal

Cristiano Ronaldo is in the running for Fifpro's annual World XI – just weeks after being snubbed for the Ballon d'Or shortlist. Ronaldo did not make the final 30 for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, which is voted for by journalists and was won by England's Harry Kane at a ceremony in London last month. However, the Al Nassr striker, 41, did make the 26-man roster released by Fifpro on Tuesday. Each year, the global players' union asks its members to vote for their World XI.


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