World Cup 2026 team of the tournament: The Independent’s best XI from historic event

The Independent's sports writers have selected their best XI from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, held in North America, which has been described as the biggest World Cup of all time. The article, published on July 18, 2026, features a collectively voted team of the tournament compiled by Indy Sport's writers. The piece follows the conclusion of the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.