FIFA Reveals Fan-Voted Best XI for 2026 World Cup

FIFA has unveiled the Dream XI for the 2026 World Cup, chosen based on fan votes as part of the Dream XI initiative, following the conclusion of the tournament won by the Spanish national team.

The squad includes the following players:

Goalkeeper: Vozinha (Cape Verde).

Defenders: Pedro Porro (Spain), Lisandro Martinez (Argentina), Dayot Upamecano (France), Marc Cucurella (Spain).

The midfield maestro Rodri from Spain, the talented Michael Olise from France, and the rising star Jude Bellingham from England are making waves in European football.

Attackers: Lionel Messi (Argentina), Erling Haaland (Norway), Kylian Mbappé (France).

The lineup saw some surprises, most notably the selection of Cape Verde's Vozinha over Spain's Unai Simon, after the veteran goalkeeper received significant public voting following his impressive performances during the tournament. Meanwhile, Erling Haaland made the cut after leading Norway to the quarter-finals and scoring seven goals.

FIFA has clarified that the Dream XI team was entirely chosen through fan voting on the official competition platform, reflecting the players who made the biggest impression on fans throughout the 2026 World Cup.