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FIFA has released the Best XI of the just concluded 2026 World Cup co-hosted by USA, Canada and Mexico.

Spain became champions for the second time in history, thanks to a 1-0 win over holders Argentina.

But La Roja has only three players in FIFA’s Team of the Tournament: Rodri, Pedro Porro and Marc Cucurella.

Finalists Argentina have Lionel Messi and Lisandro Martinez.

Despite being eliminated in the semi-final, France were able to produce three entrants in Kylian Mbappe, Dayot Upamecano and Michael Olise.

Norway’s Erling Haaland leads the attack, while Vozinha who impressed fans and pundits with Cape Verde gets the nod in goal.

Jude Bellingham is the only England player included in the squad.

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Arsenal have turned their attention to RB Leipzig forward, Yan Diomande and have made inquiries regarding the 19-year-old, as reported by football.london.

The club has been actively seeking an upgrade for the left wing, with Diomande being one of the players under consideration.

Mikel Arteta’s team is among several clubs keen to stay updated on the situation of the Ivorian international.

The Gunners have faced setbacks in their pursuit of new wide players, particularly after losing out on Morgan Rogers to Chelsea for £117 million.

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Rogers opted for the West London club despite Arsenal’s prolonged interest, as they were unable to meet the asking price, which was estimated at around £80 million for the England international.

In light of this, sporting director Andrea Berta has shifted focus to other options, scouting players such as Bradley Barcola, Mika Godts, and Kerim Alajbegovic.

Diomande has attracted interest from multiple clubs, with Liverpool’s attempt to pay a fee around £85 million being rejected.

The player reportedly prefers a transfer to Paris Saint-Germain; however, the French club has yet to meet the asking price, which is believed to be approximately £94 million.

Arsenal’s inquiry is thought to have been merely exploratory, and the club has not progressed further in the transfer window.

Last season, the 19-year-old netted 12 goals and provided nine assists in the Bundesliga, contributing to Leipzig’s third-place finish and their qualification for the UEFA Champions League, thereby enhancing their financial standing.

Arsenal was unable to finalize a deal with the German club last summer for Benjamin Sesko and declined to meet the £73.7 million asking price that Manchester United eventually paid.

Berta has since turned to Viktor Gyokeres, who scored 14 goals and became the club’s top scorer during their Premier League title win. There is a strong intent to enhance the left flank following Leandro Trossard’s departure.

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LaLiga President, Javier Tebas, has urged FIFA President Gianni Infantino to resign following the conclusion of the 2026 tournament.

The event wrapped up in New York on Sunday, with Spain securing a 1-0 victory over Argentina, thereby winning their second title.

Tebas criticized FIFA’s management of the tournament, particularly the implementation of hydration breaks and the musical performance during the final.

He also referenced the Balogun incident as an example of Infantino’s mismanagement of the federation, asserting that it necessitates his resignation.

“FIFA organizes events according to their own interests, rather than for the benefit of football. If they require a 27-minute break, they simply create one.

“Hydration breaks are absurd. We have them in LaLiga, but only under extreme heat conditions. The stadiums in Dallas, LA, and Atlanta were air-conditioned; I even had to wear a sweater in the stands! It was ridiculous, all for a commercial interruption. Additionally, there was the Balogun situation.

“They were fortunate that Belgium eliminated the USA, as otherwise, a scandal could have arisen that might have cost Infantino his position. With Belgium’s victory, they managed to suppress the issue. However, this is merely the tip of the iceberg. Infantino should resign; his time has come.

“Yet, he enjoys the backing of the establishment and national federations. There is no opposing candidate; no one is willing to run for a position they are likely to lose. The system is fundamentally flawed. In the USA, I have heard many voices criticizing Infantino and opposing his actions,” he stated (via Tribal Football).

Gianni Infantino and FIFA faced scrutiny during the tournament, particularly due to the alterations made to the traditional organization of the competition. These changes prompted UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin to boycott the final in New York.

A significant topic of discussion during the tournament was the involvement of the US government in the Folarin Balogun decision. President Donald Trump disclosed that he had urged Infantino to reassess the decision after the striker received a red card, leading to the suspension of his ban upon review.