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Malik Tillman rated World Cup’s best midfielder, surpassing Bellingham and Rodri

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 6:30 PM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Malik Tillman rated World Cup’s best midfielder, surpassing Bellingham and Rodri

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Malik Tillman of the USMNT has been rated the best midfielder at the 2026 World Cup, earning a score of 7.92 from FotMob, ahead of Jude Bellingham (7.82) and Rodri (7.86). Tillman contributed significantly to the team, scoring two goals and providing one assist in five matches. His standout moment came with a free-kick against Belgium that temporarily equalized the score in the Round of 16. Despite the team's elimination, Tillman's performance gained recognition and could lead to heightened expectations for the upcoming season with Bayer Leverkusen.

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•Malik Tillman scored two goals and one assist in five matches.
•His performance rating was the highest among midfielders in the tournament.
•USMNT recorded three wins, the most in its World Cup history.
•Tillman will aim to maintain form with Bayer Leverkusen next season.
•The USMNT was eliminated by Belgium in the Round of 16.

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6:30 PMYahoo Sports — USMNT star rated above Jude Bellingham and Rodri as FIFA World Cup’s best midfielder

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The United States men’s national team’s performance at the 2026 World Cup was memorable for several reasons. Many will remember Mauricio Pochettino’s team being torn apart by Belgium in the Round of 16 and breaking American hearts.
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