FIFA excludes Pau Cubarsi from World Cup 2026 Dream XI voting
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 3:00 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Pau Cubarsi, who excelled in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, has been omitted from the vote for the tournament's Dream XI. The Barcelona defender, part of the Spanish team that won the championship, had previously earned the Young Player of the Tournament award. Despite a stellar performance, including playing every minute of the team's matches, Cubarsi does not appear among the voting options for the Dream XI, which includes other notable defenders. His absence, along with that of Aymeric Laporte, has raised eyebrows among fans and analysts alike.
- •Pau Cubarsi helped Spain win the 2026 World Cup.
- •He played every minute and won Young Player of the Tournament.
- •FIFA's Dream XI voting excludes key players like Cubarsi and Aymeric Laporte.
- •Other eligible defenders include Virgil van Dijk and Lisandro Martinez.
- 3:00 AMYahoo Sports — FIFA leave Pau Cubarsi out of vote for World Cup 2026 Dream XI
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