FIFA has officially announced its Team of the Tournament for the 2026 World Cup, sparking widespread debate among football fans worldwide. Despite Thomas Tuchel leading England to a third-place finish, Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham was the only Three Lions player selected in the elite lineup.
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Subscribe Sekarang →World Cup winners Spain featured three players in the squad, including Golden Ball winner Rodri, Marc Cucurella, and Pedro Porro. France matched that total with Dayot Upamecano, Michael Olise, and Golden Boot winner Kylian Mbappe. Mbappe finished as the tournament's top scorer with 10 goals, surpassing Lionel Messi who managed eight.
According to official FIFA data, the Dream XI was decided through an interactive global fan vote. The selection process produced several surprising inclusions, notably Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, who secured the position over Golden Glove winner Unai Simon.
Argentina stars Lionel Messi and Lisandro Martinez also featured in the team alongside Norway striker Erling Haaland. Based on social media reactions, supporters expressed anger over the exclusion of Spain starlet Lamine Yamal and young defender Pau Cubarsi.
The official XI lined up in a 4-3-3 formation featuring Vozinha in goal behind a defense of Porro, Martinez, Upamecano, and Cucurella. Rodri, Olise, and Bellingham formed the midfield trio, with Messi, Haaland, and Mbappe leading the attack.