2026 FIFA World Cup Group Stage Best XI: Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland Stand Out in Stellar Lineup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage has come to a close, with several players making a lasting impact. A notable lineup has emerged, featuring top performers from the group stage.
In goal, Vozinha of Cabo Verde has been exceptional, becoming the oldest goalkeeper to keep a clean sheet on his World Cup debut. The defense includes Achraf Hakimi of Morocco, who has contributed one goal and one assist, and Virgil van Dijk of the Netherlands, who has won 72% of his ground duels and 79% of his aerial duels.
Marc Guehi of England and Antonee Robinson of the United States have also impressed, with Guehi winning 84% of his ground duels and 88% of his aerial duels, and Robinson creating two chances. In midfield, Pedro Vite of Ecuador has won the most total challenges, while Nathan Saliba of Canada has registered three goal involvements.
The attack features a mix of experienced and emerging talent, including Kylian Mbappe of France, Johan Manzambi of Switzerland, Erling Braut Haaland of Norway, and Lionel Messi of Argentina. Messi currently leads the goalscorers and goal involvements charts, having scored in all three of his team's opening games.
Former players have also been weighing in on the tournament, with John Arne Riise expressing his preference for Haaland over Mbappe. Meanwhile, Just Fontaine's 1958 World Cup record is under threat from Messi, Mbappé, and Haaland.
In goal, Vozinha of Cabo Verde has been exceptional, becoming the oldest goalkeeper to keep a clean sheet on his World Cup debut. The defense includes Achraf Hakimi of Morocco, who has contributed one goal and one assist, and Virgil van Dijk of the Netherlands, who has won 72% of his ground duels and 79% of his aerial duels.
Marc Guehi of England and Antonee Robinson of the United States have also impressed, with Guehi winning 84% of his ground duels and 88% of his aerial duels, and Robinson creating two chances. In midfield, Pedro Vite of Ecuador has won the most total challenges, while Nathan Saliba of Canada has registered three goal involvements.
The attack features a mix of experienced and emerging talent, including Kylian Mbappe of France, Johan Manzambi of Switzerland, Erling Braut Haaland of Norway, and Lionel Messi of Argentina. Messi currently leads the goalscorers and goal involvements charts, having scored in all three of his team's opening games.
Former players have also been weighing in on the tournament, with John Arne Riise expressing his preference for Haaland over Mbappe. Meanwhile, Just Fontaine's 1958 World Cup record is under threat from Messi, Mbappé, and Haaland.
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