BALLON D’OR WINNER KANE SNUBBED IN 2026 FIFPRO MEN’S WORLD XI
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By: Hammad Fasasi
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has made history as the first Ballon d’Or winner to miss out on selection for the FIFPRO Men’s World XI in the same year he received the prestigious individual award.
Kane was crowned the 2026 Ballon d’Or winner following an impressive season with both club and country.
However, the England international was surprisingly excluded from the FIFPRO Men’s World XI when the team was unveiled on Monday.
His omission marks the first time since the award was introduced in 2005 that a reigning Ballon d’Or winner has failed to secure a place in the team.
Previously, every player who won the Ballon d’Or had also been included in the World XI in the same year.
The decision has raised eyebrows, particularly considering Kane’s remarkable performances during the campaign.
The Bayern Munich forward scored 73 goals in 65 appearances for club and country, but still failed to make the final selection.
Kane was overlooked in favour of Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi.
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