Winning the World Cup is the ultimate achievement, but individual brilliance doesn’t go unnoticed after each tournament.
Although Spain claimed the 2026 FIFA World Cup title, stars from other nations were rewarded for their outstanding performances by earning spots in the annual Team of the Tournament, joining three Spanish champions in the final XI.
While plenty of players left it all on the pitch, unfortunately only 11 can be recognized as the best at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Goalkeeper: Josimar Dias (Vozinha), Cape Verde.
Defenders: Marc Cucurella, (Spain), Dayot Upamecano, (France), Lisandro Martinez (Argentina), Pedro Porto (Spain).
Midfield: Rodrigo Cascante Rodri (Spain) (Golden Ball winner), Jude Bellingham (England), Michael Olise (France).
Forwards: Erling Haaland (Norway), Lionel Messi (Argentina), Kylian Mbappe, France (Golden Boot Winner).
