The 2026 World Cup team of the tournament

Our team of the tournament (4-3-3), picked with the World Cup data: top scorers, MVPs and the most solid defences. Managed by Luis de la Fuente, the winning coach.

Forwards

Kylian MbappéFranceGolden Boot with 10 goals.Lionel MessiArgentina8 goals and MVP in 7 matches; soul of the runners-up.Mikel OyarzabalSpain5 goals; the champions' top scorer and semi-final hero.

Midfield

RodriSpainThe champions' engine in midfield.Jude BellinghamEngland6 goals and 3 MVPs; decisive up to the semis.Enzo FernándezArgentinaKey goal in the semi-final comeback.

Defence

Pedro PorroSpainSemi-final goal and key assists for the champions.Pau CubarsíSpainChampions' centre-back, a revelation at 20.Cristian RomeroArgentinaLeader of the runners-up's defence.Nicolás TagliaficoArgentinaReliable full-back for the finalists.

Goalkeeper

Emiliano MartínezArgentinaFinal MVP (9.8); kept Argentina alive.

An editorial pick based on the tournament data (goals, assists, MVPs and clean sheets). Would your XI differ? Football is debate, too.