Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 to win the 2026 World Cup in New Jersey. A panel has now named its team of the tournament, with Lionel Messi leading the line in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
The selected side features goalkeeper Unai Simon of Spain behind defenders Pedro Porro, Pau Cubarsi, Cristian Romero and Djed Spence. Rodri and Jude Bellingham occupy the central midfield roles.
Messi starts as the attacking midfielder, supported by Ousmane Dembele and Kylian Mbappe on the wings and Erling Haaland up front. The 39-year-old Argentine recorded eight goals and four assists during the competition.
Spain conceded just one goal in the knockout stages while Haaland scored seven times in five matches for Norway. Bellingham contributed seven direct goal involvements across six games for England.
