World Cup 2026 team of the tournament: The Independent’s best XI from historic event

Dayot Upamecano (France) – A key figure for France at the back and particularly impressive in the last-32 win over Sweden and their strong-looking forward line. Strong, quick and accurate in his passing, Upamecano played a huge role in France’s knockout clean sheets against Sweden, Paraguay and Morocco.

Aymeric Laporte (Spain) – Forming an outstanding continue reading …