Following Spain's triumph in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, FIFA announced the official Team of the Tournament, featuring three Spanish players. The final, held on July 19, 2026, saw Spain defeat Argentina 3-1 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
The Spanish representatives in the best XI include right-back Pedro Porro, whose performances throughout the tournament were instrumental in Spain's defensive solidity and attacking width. Midfielder Pedri and forward Lamine Yamal also earned spots, reflecting their key roles in Spain's possession-based style and goal-scoring contributions.
Other notable inclusions are Argentina's Lionel Messi and France's Kylian Mbappé, both of whom led their teams to the latter stages. Messi, despite the final loss, was named the tournament's best player, while Mbappé finished as top scorer with eight goals.
The full team of the tournament was selected by FIFA's technical study group, based on statistical analysis and expert observation of player performances across all matches.
