Mundo Deportivo chooses the ideal formation for the first round of the 2026 World Cup

The Spanish newspaper “Mundo Deportivo” revealed the ideal formation for the first round of the group stage in the 2026 World Cup, after the end of the opening matches that witnessed many surprises and shining stars.
The squad included Cape Verdean goalkeeper Fosinha, who played a prominent role in his country’s exit with a valuable point from a goalless draw against Spain, after keeping a clean sheet throughout the match.
In the defense line, the newspaper chose Aaron Wan-Bissaka, the Democratic Republic of the Congo player, along with Frenchman Dayot Upamecano, Australian Harry Soutar, who gave a remarkable defensive performance during his country’s victory over Turkey, and Qatari Hammam Al-Amin, who scored the equalizer against Switzerland.
As for the midfield, it witnessed the presence of the young Moroccan Ayoub Bouadi, one of the most prominent surprises of the first round after his brilliance against Brazil despite his young age.
The squad also included Swede Yassine Ayari, who scored a double against Tunisia, and Frenchman Michael Olisse, who contributed to his country’s victory over Senegal.
In attack, Lionel Messi came at the top of the choices, along with Ivory Coast player Yann Diomande, who led his country to victory over Ecuador, and Englishman Harry Kane, who scored two goals in his country’s exciting victory over Croatia.