Vozinha and Haaland Make Fan-Voted FIFA Dream XI

Goalkeeper Vozinha of Cape Verde and striker Erling Haaland of Norway have been named to the fan-voted FIFA World Cup Dream Team, earning recognition for their standout performances that propelled their nations on unexpected tournament runs. The team was released on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.

Vozinha, a 40-year-old who was without a club after leaving Portuguese side Chaves before the tournament, topped the goalkeeper vote with 39.6 percent. This selection came despite Spain's Unai Simón winning the official Golden Glove award, which is chosen by a FIFA technical panel. Vozinha's heroics were central to World Cup debutants Cape Verde's memorable campaign, which included a goalless draw against eventual champion Spain and a narrow extra-time defeat to finalist Argentina in the round of 32.

Haaland captured 27.5 percent of the forward votes after leading Norway to its first-ever World Cup quarterfinal. The Manchester City star scored seven goals in five appearances, including a brace in a historic 2-1 victory over five-time champion Brazil in the round of 16. Norway's run ended with a loss to England.

The duo are featured in an elite lineup alongside global stars, including France's...