It Was Not Without Surprise: Led by Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe.. The "Ideal Lineup" for the 2026 World Cup Revealed
FIFA has released the 'ideal lineup' for the 2026 World Cup following Spain's victory over Argentina in the final. The selection sparked debate due to the omission of key Spanish defenders despite their strong performance throughout the tournament.
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The World Cup is a major global cultural and sporting event, and official awards often influence the legacy of participating athletes.
It was not without surprise: led by Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé.. the "ideal line-up" for the 2026 World Cup revealed World Cup Spain Argentina France England L. Messi K. Mbappe E. Haaland P. Cubarsi M. Olise J. Bellingham A version that saw many names shine..
FIFA announced the "ideal line-up" of the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday evening, a tournament co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Spain lifted the trophy. Their senior side beat Argentina 1-0 in the final to be crowned 2026 world champions.
Three Spain players made FIFA's official best XI of the 2026 World Cup, the reward for a triumphant campaign that ended with victory over Argentina in the final.
Here are the trio who earned their place in the team of the tournament:
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