Spain Dominates FIFA World Cup 2026 Best XI; Cape Verde's Vozinha Included

FIFA has unveiled its official 2026 FIFA World Cup Team of the Tournament, a star-studded XI recognizing the most outstanding performers from the competition hosted across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Newly crowned champions Spain lead the selections with three players in the 4-3-3 formation.

Spain's representatives include full-backs Marc Cucurella and Pedro Porro, alongside influential midfielder Rodri, whose performances were crucial in their second World Cup victory. Finalists Argentina also secured two spots, with captain Lionel Messi earning a place in the attack and defender Lisandro Martínez recognized for his solid defensive displays.

France matched Spain's tally with three players. Kylian Mbappé and Michael Olise were named in the forward line, while central defender Dayot Upamecano earned a spot after helping France reach the semi-finals. England's Jude Bellingham was rewarded for another impressive World Cup campaign with a place in midfield.

Norway's striker Erling Haaland, a top scorer in the tournament, leads the attack. The team is completed by Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha, who was one of the competition's surprise stars due to a series of outstanding performances.

The full FIFA World Cup 2026 Team of the Tournament is: Goalkeeper: Vozinha (Cape Verde); Defenders: Pedro Porro (Spain), Dayot Upamecano (France), Lisandro Martínez (Argentina), Marc Cucurella (Spain); Midfielders: Jude Bellingham (England), Rodri (Spain), Michael Olise (France); Forwards: Lionel Messi (Argentina), Erling Haaland (Norway), Kylian Mbappé (France).