The Dream XI was made using a selection process that combined global fan voting with data-driven shortlists provided by FIFA.
Vozinha topped the goalkeeper vote with 39.6% after a string of impressive displays for World Cup debutants Cape Verde.
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Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha and Norway striker Erling Haaland were named in the fan-voted FIFA World Cup dream team, with both rewarded for standout performances during unexpected runs by their teams.
Vozinha topped the goalkeeper vote with 39.6% after a string of impressive displays for World Cup debutants Cape Verde. This was despite Spain’s Unai Simon winning the Golden Glove, which a FIFA technical group selects.
The 40-year-old, who was without a club after leaving Portuguese second-tier side Chaves before the tournament, made seven saves as Cape Verde held eventual champions Spain to a goalless draw. He also helped take eventual finalists Argentina into extra time in the last 32.
Haaland captured 27.5 percent of the forward votes after leading Norway to its first World Cup quarterfinal.
The Manchester City forward scored seven goals in five appearances, including a double as Norway eliminated five-time champions Brazil 2-1 in the round of 16 before its run ended against England.
The duo feature alongside stars Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Jude Bellingham in the lineup.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Dream XI
Goalkeeper: Vozinha (Cape Verde)
Defenders: Pedro Porro (Spain), Lisandro Martinez (Argentina), Dayot Upamecano (France), Marc Cucurella (Spain)
Midfielders: Rodri (Spain), Michael Olise (France), Jude Bellingham (England)
Attackers: Lionel Messi (Argentina), Erling Haaland (Norway), Kylian Mbappe (France)
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