FIFA has revealed its official FIFA World Cup 2026 Team of the Tournament following the conclusion of the competition, with newly crowned champions Spain leading the way with three representatives in the XI, Yahoo Sports reports.
The team is set up in a 4-3-3 formation and features players from seven different nations, recognising the standout performers across the tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Spain’s title-winning campaign is reflected by the inclusion of defenders Marc Cucurella and Pedro Porro, alongside midfield lynchpin Rodri, who played a pivotal role in La Roja’s triumph.
Runners-up Argentina have two players in the side, with captain Lionel Messi named in the forward line after another outstanding World Cup and defender Lisandro Martínez also making the cut.
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France are also represented by three players: Kylian Mbappé, Michael Olise and centre-back Dayot Upamecano, while England midfielder Jude Bellingham earns recognition after another impressive tournament.
Norway striker Erling Haaland is selected as the central forward following his prolific goalscoring displays, and Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha completes the XI after producing one of the stories of the tournament with a series of heroic performances between the posts.
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You will never find osimhen in this kind of global, prestigious setting….
But if it is some local cheap tolotolo setting you will definately find him….
Cape Verde’s Vozinha nicking the World X1 goalkeeper spot; this guy might get a grade A European club coming his way soon. Very likely will win the CAF goal tender of the year and his country will have a lot to prove at next year’s Afcon.
They may not even qualify for the Afcon.
World cup qualifications does not guarantee Afcon qualification.
They could be out of form or experience a slump in the coming months.
Kel, It’s going to be very interesting at the next Afcon.
A lot of African countries are patiently waiting for Cape Verde.
They are no longer underdogs. The surprise element is gone. Their impressive showing, especially the draw with eventual world champions Spain has put the spotlight firmly on them. Everyone now knows them, and what they are capable of.
Many African countries will be eager to put Vozinha’s new found fame to the test!
The problem facing Cape Verde now is the average age of the team. They are mostly a bunch of 30 something yr olds, and by the next Afcon, they will be even older. Can they replenish the squad with the same kind of quality the current squad has?