The official FIFA World Cup 2026 Team of the Tournament has been revealed following a public fan vote, with tournament winners Spain dominating the lineup with three players selected in the Best XI.
Transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano and Real Madrid shared the squad on their official channels on Wednesday.
Set up in a 4-3-3 tactical formation, the elite squad includes stellar athletes representing seven distinct nations who shone during the global showcase co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Spain’s triumphant run secured spots for defender Marc Cucurella, full-back Pedro Porro, and midfield anchor Rodri.
Tournament runners-up Argentina placed two stars in the squad: captain Lionel Messi and defender Lisandro Martínez, alongside France, which also had three selections including Golden Boot winner Kylian Mbappé, winger Michael Olise, and central defender Dayot Upamecano.
Rounding out the 11-player roster are England midfielder Jude Bellingham, Norwegian striker Erling Haaland, and Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha.
Mbappé cemented his spot by capturing the tournament’s top scorer award with 10 goals.
The French attacker featured in all eight games, contributing four assists and recording 23 shots on target.
Furthermore, he broke the all-time scoring record in World Cup history while setting a new benchmark for France in a single tournament.
Messi played a vital role in carrying Argentina to the championship match, netting eight goals and tallying four assists.
Cucurella proved indispensable to Spain’s title-winning victory, logging every single minute on the pitch.
He added two assists while helping Spain secure seven clean sheets en route to the championship.
Bellingham earned his inclusion after guiding England to a third-place finish.
The midfielder made history as the first English player to net seven goals in a single World Cup tournament, playing in eight matches, starting seven, and contributing one assist along with eight key passes.
The complete FIFA World Cup 2026 Team of the Tournament features:
Goalkeeper: Vozinha (Cape Verde)
Defenders: Pedro Porro (Spain), Dayot Upamecano (France), Lisandro Martínez (Argentina), Marc Cucurella (Spain)
Midfielders: Rodri (Spain), Jude Bellingham (England), Michael Olise (France)
Forwards: Lionel Messi (Argentina), Erling Haaland (Norway), Kylian Mbappé (France).
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