Best XI of the World Cup So Far!

Group Stage Best XI – Key Stats Breakdown:

🇨🇻 Vozinha (Cape Verde)

One of the standout keepers from an underdog run. Multiple high-save games in the group stage, with Cape Verde’s surprise progression heavily built on his shot-stopping and reflex saves in high-pressure matches, with 2 clean sheets so far.

🇨🇴 Daniel Munoz

A two-way fullback who contributed 2 goals in the group stage, making him one of the most productive defensive players in the tournament so far. Also key in Colombia’s wide attacking transitions.

🇪🇸 Pau Cubarsi

No goals or assists, but a standout defensive performer. Spain’s build-up structure has flowed through him with high passing volume, composure under press, and elite duel win rate for his age profile.

🇯🇵 Hiroki Ito

One of Japan’s most reliable defensive performers in the group stage with 14 clearances and around 90%+ passing accuracy in phases of play, helping Japan play out under pressure.

🇺🇸 Alex Freeman

Key part of a USA back line that helped the team reach the knockouts and sit around the #15 FIFA-ranked bracket. No goals, but involved in a strong defensive record and clean-sheet structure through the groups.

🇧🇷 Bruno Guimaraes

Engine of Brazil’s midfield. Delivered 2 assists in the group stage, including key chance creation in decisive wins. One of Brazil’s main progression hubs between defence and attack.

🇨🇭 Johan Manzambi

One of the breakout midfielders of the tournament. Recorded 3 goals in the group stage, making him one of the highest-scoring midfielders from a surprise-performing nation.

🇦🇷 Lionel Messi

Still elite at international level, the top scorer with 5 goals in the group stage, including multiple match-defining performances. Also leading chance creation and involvement in Argentina’s attacking play.

🇲🇦 Ismael Saibari

One of Morocco’s standout attackers with 3 goals in the group stage, driving their progression with late runs and finishing from midfield, he scored in every game so far.

🇫🇷 Kylian Mbappe

One of the tournament’s top attackers with 4 goals and multiple assists, continuing his status as France’s main attacking threat with pace and decisive finishing.

🇧🇷 Vinicius Junior

One of the form players of the tournament with 4 goals in the group stage, scoring in multiple matches and helping Brazil top their group. Constant threat in transition and 1v1 situations, bagging all 3 player of the match awards for Brazil.