Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha and Norway striker Erling Haaland were named in the fan-voted FIFA World Cup dream team, with both rewarded for standout performances during unexpected runs by their teams.
Vozinha topped the goalkeeper vote with 39.6% after a string of impressive displays for World Cup debutants Cape Verde. This was despite Spain’s Unai Simon winning the Golden Glove, which a FIFA technical group selects.
The 40-year-old, who was without a club after leaving Portuguese second-tier side Chaves before the tournament, made seven saves as Cape Verde held eventual champions Spain to a goalless draw. He also helped take eventual finalists Argentina into extra time in the last 32.
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Haaland captured 27.5 percent of the forward votes after leading Norway to its first World Cup quarterfinal.
The Manchester City forward scored seven goals in five appearances, including a double as Norway eliminated five-time champions Brazil 2-1 in the round of 16 before its run ended against England.
The duo feature alongside stars Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Jude Bellingham in the lineup.
With inputs from Reuters
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Published on Jul 23, 2026