SofaScore has selected the ideal lineup for the semi-final matches of the 2026 World Cup, following the conclusion of the two semi-final matches, which resulted in Argentina and Spain qualifying for the final.
The Spanish national team secured its place in the final after defeating France 2-0, while the Argentinian national team snatched the second qualifying ticket by defeating England 2-1.
The Spanish national team players dominated the ideal lineup, with six names from “La Roja” included, compared to three players from the Argentinian national team and one player from England, while the French national team players were completely absent from the list.
Lionel Messi headlined the attacking trio of the ideal lineup, along with his teammates Lautaro Martinez and Enzo Fernandez, while Elliott Anderson was the sole representative of the England national team.
The ideal lineup for the semi-finals, according to SofaScore, is as follows:
Goalkeeper: Unai Simon (Spain).
Defense: Pedro Porro (Spain), Pau Coparsi (Spain), Aymeric Laporte (Spain), Marc Cucurella (Spain).
Midfield: Rodri (Spain), Elliott Anderson (England), Leandro Paredes (Argentina).
Attack: Enzo Fernandez (Argentina), Lautaro Martinez (Argentina), Lionel Messi (Argentina).
