{
  "id": 17835108,
  "title": "Ronaldo, Messi, Mbappé, Kane make 2026 FIFPRO World XI shortlist [Full list]",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/ronaldo-messi-mbappe-kane-make-2026-fifpro-world-xi-shortlist-full",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-02T17:16:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/02/ronaldo-messi-mbappe-kane-make-2026-fifpro-world-xi-shortlist-full-list/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 2026 FIFPRO World XI shortlist has been unveiled, featuring renowned footballers across the men's and women's categories. Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Kylian Mbappé are among the former Ballon d'Or winners selected. Additionally, Rodri, Harry Kane, Alexia Putellas, and Aitana Bonmatí have secured their spots. The comprehensive list comprises 26 players, spanning goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and attackers. The full roster will be narrowed down to the final World XI, encompassing various positions from goalkeepers to attackers.",
  "summary": "The nominees for this year's FIFPRO World XI have been released. The list was posted via a tweet from FIFPRO on Monday. Former Ballon d’Or winners like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Rodrigo Hernández, Rodri, and recently awarded Harry Kane made the cut. The women’s category also includes two three-time Ballon d’Or winners: Alexia Putellas […] Ronaldo, Messi, Mbappé, Kane make 2026 FIFPRO…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}