Mbappé, Courtois, Vini Jr., Bellingham, Valverde, Rüdiger and Huijsen have been nominated as contenders for The Best FIFA Men's World 11, which recognises achievements between 11 August 2024 and 2 August 2025, both inclusive. During this period, Real Madrid won the UEFA Super Cup and the Intercontinental Cup.

This dream team, for which 88 candidates are in contention, will be chosen by an international jury made up of a panel of football experts appointed by FIFA and by fans from around the world registered on FIFA.com. The members of the team will be announced at The Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony, on a date yet to be determined. Voting will close on 28 November.