Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland have been included in FIFA’s World Cup 2026 Team of the Tournament, while Cristiano Ronaldo has been left out of the selected lineup.
The selection highlights the performances of some of football’s biggest stars during the tournament. Messi once again featured among the elite, while Mbappé and Haaland also earned recognition for their impressive displays.
Ronaldo’s absence has sparked discussion among football fans, as the Portuguese legend has been one of the most influential players of his generation. However, his exclusion reflects the performances considered strongest throughout the 2026 World Cup.
The inclusion of Messi, Mbappé and Haaland adds another chapter to the rivalry between football’s legendary stars and the new generation of superstars.
