Spain and France dominate the Ideal XI of the 2026 World Cup voted by fans

Spain has been crowned the champion of the 2026 World Cup, securing a narrow 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final match. Following the tournament's conclusion, FIFA unveiled the "Ideal XI," a dream team selected by fan votes, which prominently features players from the two finalist nations.

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Spain won the 2026 World Cup, defeating Argentina 1-0.

The fan-voted lineup, structured in a 4-3-3 formation, showcases a strong contingent from both Spain and France, with each nation contributing three players. The team includes notable talents such as Spain's Rodri Hernández, who anchors the midfield, and France's Kylian Mbappé, who led the attack.

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The FIFA revealed this Wednesday the ideal eleven of the 2026 World Cup, a luxury lineup chosen directly by fans through digital voting.

Mbappé not only secured the Golden Boot as the tournament's top scorer with 10 goals but also made history by becoming the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history. He surpassed Lionel Messi's previous record, reaching a total of 22 goals across his World Cup appearances.

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The definitive team was structured under a 4-3-3 tactical scheme and was heavily dominated by the Spanish team and the French team, contributing three footballers each to the gala roster.

Other key players in the "Ideal XI" include Spain's defensive duo Pedro Porro and Marc Cucurella, Argentina's Lisandro Martínez, and France's Dayot Upamecano in defense. The midfield features England's Jude Bellingham, alongside Rodri and France's Michael Olise. The attacking trio, besides Mbappé, includes Argentina's Lionel Messi, who finished as runner-up in the scoring charts with eight goals, and Norway's Erling Haaland, who scored seven goals.

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The attacker from Gaul was crowned the top scorer of the tournament with ten goals to win the Golden Boot and, at the same time, became the all-time top scorer in the history of the World Cups by reaching 22 goals, surpassing Messi's record.