FIFA’s team of the tournament has sparked discussion after including only one England player following the World Cup. The selection came after six weeks of matches across the United States, Canada and Mexico, where Spain finished the competition by claiming a second world title.
The biggest talking point for England supporters is the limited representation in the final XI. Despite the attention around England’s squad during the tournament, only one player made the cut, with the defensive place going to a Manchester United star.
The lineup has also drawn notice for featuring a surprise cult hero, adding an unexpected twist to FIFA’s post-tournament honors. That choice has helped fuel debate among fans over which players did enough to deserve recognition and which notable names were left out.
With Spain crowned champions and FIFA’s best XI now in focus, the conversation has quickly shifted from the final result to individual recognition. For England, the headline is clear: just one player earned a place in the tournament team, underlining how selective the final list proved to be.
