Four Portuguese internationals nominated for FIFPro's best 'eleven' of the year

Four Portuguese players, Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes, and Cristiano Ronaldo, have been nominated for FIFPro's Best XI of 2026. The nominations were announced by FIFPro, with voting conducted by 19,806 players. Mendes and Vitinha play for Paris Saint-Germain, Fernandes for Manchester United, and Ronaldo for Al Nassr. Other nominees include notable players like Thibaut Courtois and Harry Kane. The final Best XI will be revealed on November 9, based on performances from August 4, 2025, to July 19, 2026.