Spain’s trio anchors a continent‑wide FIFA World Cup 2026 XI

FIFA announced the official World Cup 2026 Team of the Tournament, arranging the eleven in a 4‑3‑3 formation. The XI is led by three Spain players – defenders Marc Cucurella and Pedro Porro and midfielder Rodri – underscoring the champions’ influence.

The selection reflects the tournament’s spread across North America, drawing talent from seven nations across Canada, Mexico and the United States. This geographic breadth highlights the event’s continent‑wide reach.

Spain’s title‑winning campaign is highlighted by Cucurella, Porro and Rodri. All three were instrumental in La Roja’s triumph, anchoring the back line and dictating play from midfield.

Runners‑up Argentina contribute two names: captain Lionel Messi occupies a forward slot and defender Lisandro Martínez secures a place in the back line. Their selections recognise Argentina’s strong showing despite falling short in the final.

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France is represented by three players – Kylian Mbappé, Michael Olise and centre‑back Dayot Upamecano – showcasing the depth of French talent at the tournament.

England’s Jude Bellingham earns a midfield berth after an impressive tournament, adding the English perspective to the continental mix.

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Norway’s prolific striker Erling Haaland is chosen as the central forward, reflecting his goal‑scoring exploits, while Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha completes the XI, rewarded for heroic performances between the posts.

The contrast between Spain’s three‑player core and the diverse representation from seven nations underlines both the champions’ dominance and the tournament’s continent‑wide impact, offering a snapshot of the most influential performers as the sport looks ahead to future international showcases.