11月2日，体育新闻网站24直播网报道，国际足球运动员协会（FIFPRO）正式揭晓了2026年度最佳阵容的26位候选人名单，阿根廷球星梅西和葡萄牙传奇C罗均榜上有名。最终12人的阵容将于11月9日晚上9点对外公布。在FIFPRO年度最佳阵容的入选次数排名中，梅西以17次荣登榜首，C罗则以15次位列次席。
Since his initial induction in 2007, the Argentine maestro has etched his name in history by being named to the FIFPRO Team of the Year for a remarkable 17 consecutive years. However, the previous year marked the end of this streak as he was omitted from the prestigious squad. In the recent campaigns, Messi has once more been shortlisted for the honor, marking his 20th appearance on the Team of the Year contender list.
在2007年至2021年期间，C罗成功连续15年荣登FIFPRO年度最佳阵容名单，位居次席。在本年度，C罗再度跻身最佳阵容的候选名单，这标志着他第18次获得这一荣誉的提名。
年度最佳阵容得主：FIFPRO排名前五的球员荣誉榜