Flashscore Names FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage All-Star XI Based on Data

Sport analytics company Flashscore has announced its "All-Star XI" for the FIFA World Cup 2026, selected based on performances during the group stage. The lineup is derived from the company's Flashscore Rating system, which analyzed 72 matches involving 48 teams.

The selected team highlights players who demonstrated exceptional efficiency in both attack and defense. Lionel Messi scored six goals in three matches, while Ousmane Dembélé netted four goals in two appearances. In defense, Spain's Pau Cubarsí led the tournament in passing accuracy with a 98.3% success rate on 289 completed distributions.

Belgium's Leandro Trossard created a group-stage record of 13 big chances for his teammates. England's Marc Guéhi maintained a perfect defensive record with zero goals conceded in his two starts. Other players named to the team include goalkeeper Patrick Beach, defender Aymeric Laporte, and forwards Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé.

The analysis points to modern football trends, combining high-possession defensive styles with fast attacking transitions. The passing accuracy from defenders like Cubarsí and Laporte illustrates build-up play from the back, while Trossard's chance-creation ability underscores the importance of efficiency, even against compact defenses.