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Vozinha, Haaland lead fan-voted FIFA World Cup dream team

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha and Norway striker Erling Haaland headline the fan-selected World Cup XI after standout performances, joining stars Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham.

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Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham, who earned places in the fan-voted FIFA World Cup dream team following standout performances at the 2026 tournament. Photo: AFP
Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham, who earned places in the fan-voted FIFA World Cup dream team following standout performances at the 2026 tournament. Photo: AFP
Reuters|Jul 23, 2026, 15:55:45 IST

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha and Norway striker Erling Haaland have been 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, taking the place in the team ⁠despite Spain’s Unai Simon winning the Golden Glove, ​which is selected by a FIFA technical group.

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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 their first World Cup quarter-final.

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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 their run ended against England.

The ​duo ⁠feature alongside stars Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Jude Bellingham in the lineup.

Team:

Goalkeeper: Vozinha (Cape Verde)

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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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First Published:Jul 23, 2026, 15:55:45 IST
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