Just hours before the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, it’s time for the traditional combined XI.

But this time, only one criterion guided our choices: individual performances during this 2026 World Cup. A selection that favors current form and therefore leaves out some big names such as Lamine Yamal and Pedri.

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Enzo Fernández was preferred to Fabián Ruiz in midfield, while Mikel Oyarzabal gets the nod over Lautaro Martínez and Julián Álvarez in attack.

Kick-off for the Spain–Argentina final is this Sunday at 9pm.

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