- Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe headline TDJ's Team of the Tournament.
- Spain's World Cup-winning stars dominate the Best XI selections.
- Harry Kane misses out despite an impressive campaign.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 came to a memorable conclusion with Spain edging Argentina 1-0 after extra time to lift their second world title. While Rodri walked away with the Golden Ball and Kylian Mbappé claimed the Golden Boot, several stars produced exceptional performances throughout the tournament to earn a place in TDJ’s Team of the Tournament.
The XI features a blend of established superstars and breakout performers, with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé leading the attack. Interestingly, England captain Harry Kane, despite helping the Three Lions finish third, misses out on a place in the final lineup.
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Vozinha Gets The Nod In Goal
Cape Verde veteran Vozinha enjoyed a dream tournament, producing a string of match-winning saves as the African nation became one of the biggest surprise packages of the World Cup. His heroics between the posts played a massive role in Cape Verde's historic run and earned him the goalkeeper's spot in TDJ's XI.
Spanish Defensive Duo Headlines The Backline
Spain's title-winning campaign is rewarded with two defenders in the team. Right-back Pedro Porro impressed with his attacking runs and defensive discipline, while teenage sensation Pau Cubarsí continued to establish himself as one of football's brightest defensive talents.
Argentina's Lisandro Martínez also makes the cut after a series of commanding performances at the heart of the defence, while Marc Cucurella completes the back four following another outstanding tournament for La Roja.
Rodri Pulls The Strings In Midfield
Golden Ball winner Rodri is the obvious choice in midfield after orchestrating Spain's unbeaten march to the trophy. The Manchester City midfielder dictated play throughout the competition and delivered when it mattered most.
Argentina's Enzo Fernández also earns his place thanks to his energetic displays and creativity, while England star Jude Bellingham rounds off the midfield after another impressive World Cup campaign despite the Three Lions falling short in the semifinals.
Mbappé, Messi And Haaland Form A Dream Attack
The attacking trio boasts some of the biggest names in world football.
Golden Boot winner Kylian Mbappé was once again France's standout performer, finishing the tournament with 10 goals and becoming the all-time leading scorer in FIFA World Cup history.
Despite Argentina narrowly missing out on retaining their title, Lionel Messi produced another magical campaign, scoring crucial goals and leading his nation to a second consecutive World Cup final.
Completing the front three is Erling Haaland, whose goals powered Norway to one of their best-ever World Cup performances. The prolific striker consistently troubled opposition defences and justified his inclusion among the tournament's elite.
TDJ's FIFA World Cup 2026 Team Of The Tournament
Goalkeeper: Vozinha
Defenders: Pedro Porro, Pau Cubarsí, Lisandro Martínez, Marc Cucurella
Midfielders: Rodri, Enzo Fernández, Jude Bellingham
Forwards: Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland
Harry Kane is perhaps the biggest omission. The England captain played a key role in guiding the Three Lions to a third-place finish, but his tournament was overshadowed by the incredible goalscoring exploits of Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland.
England's attack also saw Bukayo Saka steal the headlines with a sensational hat-trick in the third-place playoff against France, reducing Kane's impact in the latter stages of the competition.
Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón was another player unlucky to miss out despite winning the Golden Glove and helping La Roja lift the World Cup. However, Cape Verde's Vozinha earned the nod after producing a series of heroic displays that inspired one of the tournament's biggest surprise runs.
Teenage sensation Lamine Yamal also came close to making the cut after dazzling defenders throughout the tournament and playing a pivotal role in Spain's title-winning campaign. Likewise, France winger Ousmane Dembélé, Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, and Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou all enjoyed memorable tournaments but narrowly missed selection due to fierce competition in their respective positions.