Courtois, Cucurella, Bellingham, and Mbappé are among the 26 candidates for the FIFPRO Men's World11 2026. The four madridistas are in contention to be part of this ideal team, chosen by professional footballers worldwide, which will be announced on Monday, November 9, starting at 2:00 pm CET on FIFPRO's digital platforms.

This lineup is determined based on players' performances between August 4, 2025, and July 19, 2026, with the condition of having participated in at least 30 official matches during that period.

The 26 candidates are:
Goalkeepers: Courtois, Emiliano Rodríguez, and David Raya.
Defenders: Cucurella, Cubarsí, Van Dijk, Gabriel, Hakimi, Nuno Mendes, Saliba, and Upamecano.
Midfielders: Bellingham, Bruno Fernandes, Enzo Fernández, Pedri, Rice, Rodri, and Vitinha.
Forwards: Mbappé, Haaland, Kane, Kvaratskhelia, Messi, Olise, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Lamine Yamal.

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