Messi, Mbappé and Rodri Headline the 2026 World Cup Team of the Tournament
The 2026 World Cup in North America delivered record-breaking moments and breathtaking drama, ending with Spain lifting the trophy after defeating Argentina. Spain’s success was built on a rock-solid defence. Unai Simón won the Golden Glove with seven clean sheets, while teenager Pau Cubarsí starred alongside Cristian Romero and full-backs Pedro Porro and Marc Cucurella added attacking threat from the flanks. In midfield, Rodri’s control earned him the Golden Ball as he dictated Spain’s tempo. Jude Bellingham set new England scoring records and Michael Olise broke the single-tournament assist mark for France. Up front, Lionel Messi carried Argentina with eight goals and four assists, Erling Haaland announced himself as a deadly finisher for Norway, and Kylian Mbappé sealed his status as the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer.
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