Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has become the first Ballon d’Or winner to miss out on selection for the FIFPRO Men’s World XI in the same year he received football’s most prestigious individual award.
The omission marks the first time since the introduction of the FIFPRO World XI in 2005 that a reigning Ballon d’Or winner has failed to secure a place in the team.
In the voting results, Kane was overlooked for the forward positions, which went to Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi.
The England captain won the 2026 Ballon d’Or after an outstanding campaign for Bayern Munich and his country, scoring 73 goals in 65 appearances across club and international football.
However, despite his remarkable goal-scoring record and individual recognition, Kane was left out of the World XI, which is voted for by fellow professional footballers.
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