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Updated · NBC Sports · Jul 22
2026 World Cup Best XI Names 11 Stars, Led by Mbappe, Messi and Haaland
Updated
Updated · NBC Sports · Jul 22

2026 World Cup Best XI Names 11 Stars, Led by Mbappe, Messi and Haaland

3 articles · Updated · NBC Sports · Jul 22

Summary

  • Mbappe, Haaland and Messi headlined the 2026 World Cup Best XI announced after Spain won its second title on Sunday.
  • The 11-player lineup paired that front three with Bellingham and Olise in midfield, Rodri anchoring, and a back line of Cucurella, Cubarsi, Romero and Porro in front of Unai Simon.
  • A separate second-best XI included Vinicius Junior, Harry Kane and Ousmane Dembele, while an honorable mention team featured players such as Mikel Oyarzabal, Bruno Guimaraes and William Saliba.
  • The selections capped a star-driven tournament and broadly aligned with FIFA's official Team of the Tournament, which also highlighted Spain's strong presence after the final.

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