08/06/2026
Sofascore 2022 FIFA World Cup Team Of The Year
GK- 🇭🇷Dominik Livakovic
Was Croatia's standout hero at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, playing a massive role in their 3rd-place finish. He cemented his status as an elite penalty-stopper by saving a combined four spot-kicks in back-to-back knockout matches against Japan (Round of 16) and Brazil (Quarter-final).
RB- 🇭🇷Josip Juranovic
Was a standout starter and key defender for Croatia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, helping the national team secure a third-place finish and the bronze medal. He started in all seven matches of the tournament.
RCB- 🇫🇷 Ibrahima Konate
Was a standout defender for the France national team at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. He helped Les Bleus reach the final, appearing in six matches (including starts in the group stage, semi-final, and a late substitute appearance in the final against Argentina).
LCB- 🏴Harrry Maguire
Was a standout performer for England at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, anchoring the Three Lions' defense as they reached the quarter-finals. He played in five matches, logging 430 minutes on the pitch, and provided one assist during the tournament
LB- 🇫🇷Theo Hernandez
Played a pivotal role for France at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, starting as the team's first-choice left-back after his brother Lucas suffered a tournament-ending injury. He recorded one goal and two assists to help France reach the final, where they finished as runners-up to Argentina.
RDM- 🇭🇷Luca Modric
Captained Croatia to a sensational third-place finish at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Playing a staggering 656 out of a possible 690 minutes, his midfield mastery and tireless leadership earned him the Bronze Ball as the tournament's third-best player.
LDM- 🏴 Jude Bellingham
Was a standout breakout star for England. As a teenager, he started all five of England's matches, scoring the opening goal in their 6-2 rout of Iran and providing a crucial assist against Senegal in the Round of 16.
RAM- 🇫🇷Antoine Griezzmann
Was the creative engine and tactical glue for France at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, playing a pivotal role in leading his team to the final. Operating in a deeper, reinvented midfield role, he served as the primary playmaker and finished the tournament as the joint-top assist provider with 3 passes.
LAM- 🇳🇱Cody Gakpo
Had a breakout tournament at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, cementing his status as one of Europe's most exciting young forwards by scoring three goals in five matches as the Netherlands reached the quarter-finals.
RS- 🇦🇷Lionel Messi
Captained Argentina to victory in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, securing his first-ever World Cup title and cementing his legacy as one of football's greatest players. He scored 7 goals and provided 3 assists throughout the tournament, winning the Golden Ball as its best player.
LS- 🇫🇷 Kylian Mbappe
Starred in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, winning the Golden Boot as the tournament's top scorer with 8 goals and 2 assists. Despite a historic hat-trick in the final, France ultimately lost to Argentina in a penalty shootout after a 3-3 draw.
