2026 FIFA World Cup Team of the Tournament: Messi, Mbappe and Rodri make Best XI

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20 July 2026

Spain were

crowned 2026 FIFA World Cup champions

after beating

Argentina

in Sunday’s final.

Read on as we look at the Team of the tournament.

Unai Simon

: He won the Golden Glove award and recorded the highest save percentage. His proactive style also helped

Spain

maintain an effective high defensive line.

Pedro Porro:

The

Spurs

right-back was solid defensively, making 37 defensive contributions. He also scored two goals.

Pau Cubarsi:

led the tournament

for touches, successful passes, and clearances. Deservedly won the

FIFA Young Player Award

Marc Guehi:

Guehi rarely put a foot wrong, helping

England secure a third-place finish

with his composure on the ball and brilliant defending.

Marc Cucurella

: Among left-backs at the tournament, he ranked first for assists and second for big chances created. He was also dribbled past only twice.

Rodri

: Named the Golden Ball winner, Rodri’s brilliant positioning both in and out of possession allowed

to control games and restrict the opposition from creating chances.

Declan Rice

: Among central midfielders at the tournament, Rice ranked first for key passes per game and registered three goal involvements.

Jude Bellingham:

Real Madrid

star was the Three Lions’ best player. He scored seven goals,

the most by an England player in a single World Cup

Michael Olise:

He became

the first player on record

to register six assists from open play while also

equalling the tournament’s assist record

Kylian Mbappe

: The Frenchman won the Golden Boot and became the all-time leading goalscorer in the competition’s history.

Lionel Messi:

Messi ranked first for big chances created and key passes per game. He also ranked second for goals scored and successful dribbles per game.

Stats from Opta, Sofascore & Fotmob

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